How severe is CVE-2015-5742?

CVE-2015-5742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-5742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5742?

CVE-2015-5742 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5742?

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

When was CVE-2015-5742 published?

CVE-2015-5742 was published on 2015-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5742

CVE-2015-5742 is a low-severity vulnerability in Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2015-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VeeamVixProxy in Veeam Backup & Replication (B&R) before 8.0 update 3 stores local administrator credentials in log files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5742?: VeeamVixProxy in Veeam Backup & Replication (B&R) before 8.0 update 3 stores local administrator credentials in log files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files.
How severe is CVE-2015-5742?: CVE-2015-5742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-5742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5742?: CVE-2015-5742 affects Veeam Veeam Backup & Replication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5742 published?: CVE-2015-5742 was published on 2015-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veeam:veeam_backup_\&_replication:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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