How severe is CVE-2015-0783?

CVE-2015-0783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-0783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0783?

CVE-2015-0783 affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0783?

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

When was CVE-2015-0783 published?

CVE-2015-0783 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0783

CVE-2015-0783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Configuration Management with a CVSS 3.x 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Configuration Management
Published: 2017-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The FileViewer class in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the filename variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0783?: The FileViewer class in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the filename variable.
How severe is CVE-2015-0783?: CVE-2015-0783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-0783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0783?: CVE-2015-0783 affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0783?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0783 published?: CVE-2015-0783 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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