How severe is CVE-2015-4535?

CVE-2015-4535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-4535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4535?

CVE-2015-4535 primarily affects Emc Documentum Content Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4535?

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-2015-4535 published?

CVE-2015-4535 was published on 2015-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4535

CVE-2015-4535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Documentum Content Server 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Documentum Content Server
Published: 2015-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Java Method Server (JMS) in EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7SP1 P32, 6.7SP2 before P25, 7.0 before P19, 7.1 before P16, and 7.2 before P02, when __debug_trace__ is configured, allows remote authenticated users to gain super-user privileges by leveraging the ability to read a log file containing a login ticket.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4535?: Java Method Server (JMS) in EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7SP1 P32, 6.7SP2 before P25, 7.0 before P19, 7.1 before P16, and 7.2 before P02, when __debug_trace__ is configured, allows remote authenticated users to gain super-user privileges by leveraging the ability to read a log file containing a login ticket.
How severe is CVE-2015-4535?: CVE-2015-4535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-4535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4535?: CVE-2015-4535 primarily affects Emc Documentum Content Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4535?: 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-2015-4535 published?: CVE-2015-4535 was published on 2015-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_content_server:6.7:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_content_server:6.7:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_content_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_content_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_content_server:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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