How severe is CVE-2015-6863?

CVE-2015-6863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2015-6863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6863?

CVE-2015-6863 affects Hp Arcsight Logger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6863?

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-2015-6863 published?

CVE-2015-6863 was published on 2016-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6863

CVE-2015-6863 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Arcsight Logger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hp Arcsight Logger
Published: 2016-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE ArcSight Logger before 6.1P1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified input to the (1) Intellicus or (2) client-certificate upload component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6863?: HPE ArcSight Logger before 6.1P1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified input to the (1) Intellicus or (2) client-certificate upload component.
How severe is CVE-2015-6863?: CVE-2015-6863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2015-6863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6863?: CVE-2015-6863 affects Hp Arcsight Logger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6863?: 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-2015-6863 published?: CVE-2015-6863 was published on 2016-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04941487

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_logger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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