How severe is CVE-2015-5442?

CVE-2015-5442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5442?

CVE-2015-5442 affects Hp Software Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5442?

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

When was CVE-2015-5442 published?

CVE-2015-5442 was published on 2015-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5442

CVE-2015-5442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Software Update with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Software Update
Published: 2015-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Software Update before 5.005.002.002 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5442?: Unspecified vulnerability in HP Software Update before 5.005.002.002 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5442?: CVE-2015-5442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5442?: CVE-2015-5442 affects Hp Software Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5442 published?: CVE-2015-5442 was published on 2015-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:software_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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