How severe is CVE-2015-7819?

CVE-2015-7819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7819 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-2015-7819?

CVE-2015-7819 primarily affects Lenovo Switch Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7819?

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

When was CVE-2015-7819 published?

CVE-2015-7819 was published on 2015-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7819

CVE-2015-7819 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Switch Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Lenovo Switch Center
Published: 2015-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DB service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive administrator-account information via a request on port 40999, as demonstrated by an improperly encrypted password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7819?: The DB service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive administrator-account information via a request on port 40999, as demonstrated by an improperly encrypted password.
How severe is CVE-2015-7819?: CVE-2015-7819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7819 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-2015-7819?: CVE-2015-7819 primarily affects Lenovo Switch Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7819 published?: CVE-2015-7819 was published on 2015-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:switch_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:system_networking_switch_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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