CVE-2015-4526
CVE-2015-4526 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Emc Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
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- Last modified:
Description
EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) 4.2 allows local users to obtain root-shell access by bypassing the Installation Manager Boxmgmt CLI interface.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-4526?
- EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) 4.2 allows local users to obtain root-shell access by bypassing the Installation Manager Boxmgmt CLI interface.
- How severe is CVE-2015-4526?
- CVE-2015-4526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-4526 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-4526?
- CVE-2015-4526 affects Emc Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-4526?
- 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-2015-4526 published?
- CVE-2015-4526 was published on 2015-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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