How severe is CVE-2015-4545?

CVE-2015-4545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-4545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4545?

CVE-2015-4545 primarily affects Emc Isilon Onefs. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4545?

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-2015-4545 published?

CVE-2015-4545 was published on 2015-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4545

CVE-2015-4545 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Isilon Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Isilon Onefs
Published: 2015-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1 before 7.1.1.8, 7.2.0 before 7.2.0.4, and 7.2.1 before 7.2.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass a SmartLock root-login restriction by creating a root account and establishing a login session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4545?: EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1 before 7.1.1.8, 7.2.0 before 7.2.0.4, and 7.2.1 before 7.2.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass a SmartLock root-login restriction by creating a root account and establishing a login session.
How severe is CVE-2015-4545?: CVE-2015-4545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-4545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4545?: CVE-2015-4545 primarily affects Emc Isilon Onefs. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4545?: 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-2015-4545 published?: CVE-2015-4545 was published on 2015-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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