CVE-2015-2117
CVE-2015-2117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Tippingpoint Security Management System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Hp Tippingpoint Security Management System
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- Last modified:
Description
HP TippingPoint Security Management System (SMS) and TippingPoint Virtual Security Management System (vSMS) before 4.1 patch 3 and 4.2 before patch 1 do not require authentication for JBoss RMI requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) uploading this code within an archive or (2) instantiating a class.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2117?
- HP TippingPoint Security Management System (SMS) and TippingPoint Virtual Security Management System (vSMS) before 4.1 patch 3 and 4.2 before patch 1 do not require authentication for JBoss RMI requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) uploading this code within an archive or (2) instantiating a class.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2117?
- CVE-2015-2117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2117 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2117?
- CVE-2015-2117 primarily affects Hp Tippingpoint Security Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2117?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-2117 published?
- CVE-2015-2117 was published on 2015-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74285
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032187
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-154/
- https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04626974
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:tippingpoint_security_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:tippingpoint_virtual_security_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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