CVE-2015-7556
CVE-2015-7556 is a high-severity vulnerability in Delegate 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Delegate
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DeleGate 9.9.13 allows local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by the dgcpnod setuid program.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7556?
- DeleGate 9.9.13 allows local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by the dgcpnod setuid program.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7556?
- CVE-2015-7556 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-2015-7556 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7556?
- CVE-2015-7556 affects Delegate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7556?
- 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-2015-7556 published?
- CVE-2015-7556 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:delegate:delegate:9.9.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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