How severe is CVE-2015-5436?

CVE-2015-5436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-5436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5436?

CVE-2015-5436 affects Hp Integrated Lights-out Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5436?

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-2015-5436 published?

CVE-2015-5436 was published on 2017-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5436

CVE-2015-5436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Integrated Lights-out Firmware with a CVSS 3.x 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 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Integrated Lights-out Firmware
Published: 2017-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) firmware version 2.11 and later, but prior to version 2.30. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely resulting in Denial of Service (DoS). Note this was originally published in 2015 however the CVE entry was added in 2020.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5436?: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO 4) firmware version 2.11 and later, but prior to version 2.30. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely resulting in Denial of Service (DoS). Note this was originally published in 2015 however the CVE entry was added in 2020.
How severe is CVE-2015-5436?: CVE-2015-5436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-5436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5436?: CVE-2015-5436 affects Hp Integrated Lights-out Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5436?: 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-2015-5436 published?: CVE-2015-5436 was published on 2017-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04806165

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:integrated_lights-out_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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