How severe is CVE-2015-6850?

CVE-2015-6850 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-6850 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6850?

CVE-2015-6850 primarily affects Emc Vplex Geosynchrony. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6850?

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-2015-6850 published?

CVE-2015-6850 was published on 2015-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6850

CVE-2015-6850 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Vplex Geosynchrony with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Vplex Geosynchrony
Published: 2015-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.4 SP1 before P3 and 5.5 before Patch 1 has a default password for the root account, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a login session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6850?: EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.4 SP1 before P3 and 5.5 before Patch 1 has a default password for the root account, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a login session.
How severe is CVE-2015-6850?: CVE-2015-6850 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-6850 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6850?: CVE-2015-6850 primarily affects Emc Vplex Geosynchrony. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6850?: 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-2015-6850 published?: CVE-2015-6850 was published on 2015-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:vplex_geosynchrony:5.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:vplex_geosynchrony:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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