How severe is CVE-2015-7262?

CVE-2015-7262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7262?

CVE-2015-7262 primarily affects Qnap Iartist Lite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7262?

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-2015-7262 published?

CVE-2015-7262 was published on 2016-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7262

CVE-2015-7262 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnap Iartist Lite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-18.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-18
Affected product: Qnap Iartist Lite
Published: 2016-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

QNAP iArtist Lite before 1.4.54, as distributed with QNAP Signage Station before 2.0.1, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by registering an executable file, and then waiting for this file to be run in a privileged context after a reboot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7262?: QNAP iArtist Lite before 1.4.54, as distributed with QNAP Signage Station before 2.0.1, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by registering an executable file, and then waiting for this file to be run in a privileged context after a reboot.
How severe is CVE-2015-7262?: CVE-2015-7262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7262?: CVE-2015-7262 primarily affects Qnap Iartist Lite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7262?: 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-2015-7262 published?: CVE-2015-7262 was published on 2016-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/444472

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:qnap:iartist_lite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qnap:signage_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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