How severe is CVE-2015-0540?

CVE-2015-0540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0540 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0540?

CVE-2015-0540 primarily affects Emc Document Sciences Xpression. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0540?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0540 published?

CVE-2015-0540 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0540

CVE-2015-0540 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Document Sciences Xpression with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Emc Document Sciences Xpression
Published: 2015-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the xAdmin interface in EMC Document Sciences xPression 4.2 before P44 and 4.5 SP1 before P03 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0540?: SQL injection vulnerability in the xAdmin interface in EMC Document Sciences xPression 4.2 before P44 and 4.5 SP1 before P03 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0540?: CVE-2015-0540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0540 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0540?: CVE-2015-0540 primarily affects Emc Document Sciences Xpression. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0540?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0540 published?: CVE-2015-0540 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/May/98

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:document_sciences_xpression:4.2:-:-:*:documentum:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:document_sciences_xpression:4.2:-:-:*:enterprise:-:-:compuset_engine
cpe:2.3:a:emc:document_sciences_xpression:4.2:-:-:*:enterprise:-:-:publish_engine
cpe:2.3:a:emc:document_sciences_xpression:4.5:sp1:*:*:documentum:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:document_sciences_xpression:4.5:sp1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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