How severe is CVE-2015-7270?

CVE-2015-7270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7270?

CVE-2015-7270 affects Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7270?

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-2015-7270 published?

CVE-2015-7270 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7270

CVE-2015-7270 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 6 before 2.80 and 7/8 before 2.21.21.21 allows directory traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7270?: Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 6 before 2.80 and 7/8 before 2.21.21.21 allows directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2015-7270?: CVE-2015-7270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7270?: CVE-2015-7270 affects Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7270?: 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-2015-7270 published?: CVE-2015-7270 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:integrated_remote_access_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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