How severe is CVE-2015-2342?

CVE-2015-2342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 89% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2342?

CVE-2015-2342 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2342?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-2342 published?

CVE-2015-2342 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2342

CVE-2015-2342 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 89% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 89% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
Published: 2015-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RMI protocol.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2342?: The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RMI protocol.
How severe is CVE-2015-2342?: CVE-2015-2342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 89% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2342?: CVE-2015-2342 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-2342 published?: CVE-2015-2342 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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