How severe is CVE-2015-6846?

CVE-2015-6846 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6846?

CVE-2015-6846 affects Emc Sourceone Email Supervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6846?

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

When was CVE-2015-6846 published?

CVE-2015-6846 was published on 2015-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6846

CVE-2015-6846 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Sourceone Email Supervisor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Emc Sourceone Email Supervisor
Published: 2015-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC SourceOne Email Supervisor before 7.2 uses hardcoded encryption keys, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain access by examining how a program's code conducts cryptographic operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6846?: EMC SourceOne Email Supervisor before 7.2 uses hardcoded encryption keys, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain access by examining how a program's code conducts cryptographic operations.
How severe is CVE-2015-6846?: CVE-2015-6846 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6846?: CVE-2015-6846 affects Emc Sourceone Email Supervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6846?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6846 published?: CVE-2015-6846 was published on 2015-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:sourceone_email_supervisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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