How severe is CVE-2015-2903?

CVE-2015-2903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2903?

CVE-2015-2903 affects Hp Arcsight Smartconnectors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2903?

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

When was CVE-2015-2903 published?

CVE-2015-2903 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2903

CVE-2015-2903 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Arcsight Smartconnectors with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Arcsight Smartconnectors
Published: 2015-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CWSAPI SOAP service in HP ArcSight SmartConnectors before 7.1.6 has a hardcoded password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging knowledge of this password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2903?: The CWSAPI SOAP service in HP ArcSight SmartConnectors before 7.1.6 has a hardcoded password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging knowledge of this password.
How severe is CVE-2015-2903?: CVE-2015-2903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2903?: CVE-2015-2903 affects Hp Arcsight Smartconnectors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2903?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2903 published?: CVE-2015-2903 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_smartconnectors:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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