How severe is CVE-2015-6932?

CVE-2015-6932 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6932 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6932?

CVE-2015-6932 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6932?

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

When was CVE-2015-6932 published?

CVE-2015-6932 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6932

CVE-2015-6932 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
Published: 2015-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before u3 and 6.0 before u1 does not verify X.509 certificates from TLS LDAP servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6932?: VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before u3 and 6.0 before u1 does not verify X.509 certificates from TLS LDAP servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2015-6932?: CVE-2015-6932 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6932 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6932?: CVE-2015-6932 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6932?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6932 published?: CVE-2015-6932 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:1c:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:2b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:2d:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:2e:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.0:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*

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