How severe is CVE-2015-4862?

CVE-2015-4862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4862 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-2015-4862?

CVE-2015-4862 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4862?

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

When was CVE-2015-4862 published?

CVE-2015-4862 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4862

CVE-2015-4862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2015-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.26 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to DML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4862?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.26 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to DML.
How severe is CVE-2015-4862?: CVE-2015-4862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4862 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-2015-4862?: CVE-2015-4862 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4862 published?: CVE-2015-4862 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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