How severe is CVE-2015-6030?

CVE-2015-6030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6030 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-2015-6030?

CVE-2015-6030 primarily affects Hp Arcsight Connector Appliance. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6030?

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-2015-6030 published?

CVE-2015-6030 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6030

CVE-2015-6030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Arcsight Connector Appliance 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 Arcsight Connector Appliance
Published: 2015-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HP ArcSight Logger 6.0.0.7307.1, ArcSight Command Center 6.8.0.1896.0, and ArcSight Connector Appliance 6.4.0.6881.3 use the root account to execute files owned by the arcsight user, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging arcsight account access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6030?: HP ArcSight Logger 6.0.0.7307.1, ArcSight Command Center 6.8.0.1896.0, and ArcSight Connector Appliance 6.4.0.6881.3 use the root account to execute files owned by the arcsight user, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging arcsight account access.
How severe is CVE-2015-6030?: CVE-2015-6030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6030 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-2015-6030?: CVE-2015-6030 primarily affects Hp Arcsight Connector Appliance. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6030?: 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-2015-6030 published?: CVE-2015-6030 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_connector_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_logger:6.0.0.7307.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_command_center:6.8.0.1896.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_connectors:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_express:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_express:4.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_management_center:*:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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