How severe is CVE-2015-5402?

CVE-2015-5402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5402?

CVE-2015-5402 affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5402?

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-2015-5402 published?

CVE-2015-5402 was published on 2015-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5402

CVE-2015-5402 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Systems Insight Manager 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Systems Insight Manager
Published: 2015-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.5.0, as used in HP Matrix Operating Environment before 7.5.0 and other products, allows local users to gain privileges, and consequently obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service, via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5402?: HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.5.0, as used in HP Matrix Operating Environment before 7.5.0 and other products, allows local users to gain privileges, and consequently obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5402?: CVE-2015-5402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5402?: CVE-2015-5402 affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5402?: 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-2015-5402 published?: CVE-2015-5402 was published on 2015-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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