How severe is CVE-2015-4538?

CVE-2015-4538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-4538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4538?

CVE-2015-4538 primarily affects Emc Atmos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4538?

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-2015-4538 published?

CVE-2015-4538 was published on 2015-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4538

CVE-2015-4538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Atmos 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Emc Atmos
Published: 2015-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XML parser in EMC Atmos before 2.2.3.426 and 2.3.x before 2.3.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4538?: The XML parser in EMC Atmos before 2.2.3.426 and 2.3.x before 2.3.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2015-4538?: CVE-2015-4538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-4538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4538?: CVE-2015-4538 primarily affects Emc Atmos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4538?: 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-2015-4538 published?: CVE-2015-4538 was published on 2015-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:atmos:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:atmos:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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