How severe is CVE-2015-7273?

CVE-2015-7273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7273?

CVE-2015-7273 affects Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7273 published?

CVE-2015-7273 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7273

CVE-2015-7273 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 7/8 before 2.21.21.21 has XXE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7273?: Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 7/8 before 2.21.21.21 has XXE.
How severe is CVE-2015-7273?: CVE-2015-7273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7273?: CVE-2015-7273 affects Dell Integrated Remote Access Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7273 published?: CVE-2015-7273 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20441859

Affected products (1)

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

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