How severe is CVE-2015-6852?

CVE-2015-6852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-6852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6852?

CVE-2015-6852 primarily affects Emc Secure Remote Services. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6852?

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

When was CVE-2015-6852 published?

CVE-2015-6852 was published on 2015-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6852

CVE-2015-6852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Secure Remote Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Emc Secure Remote Services
Published: 2015-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the API in EMC Secure Remote Services Virtual Edition 3.x before 3.10 allows remote authenticated users to read log files via a crafted parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6852?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the API in EMC Secure Remote Services Virtual Edition 3.x before 3.10 allows remote authenticated users to read log files via a crafted parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-6852?: CVE-2015-6852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-6852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6852?: CVE-2015-6852 primarily affects Emc Secure Remote Services. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6852 published?: CVE-2015-6852 was published on 2015-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:secure_remote_services:3.0:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:secure_remote_services:3.02:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:secure_remote_services:3.03:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:*

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