How severe is CVE-2015-7840?

CVE-2015-7840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-7840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7840?

CVE-2015-7840 affects Solarwinds Log And Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7840?

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-2015-7840 published?

CVE-2015-7840 was published on 2015-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7840

CVE-2015-7840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Log And Event Manager with a CVSS 2.0 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Solarwinds Log And Event Manager
Published: 2015-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The command line management console (CMC) in SolarWinds Log and Event Manager (LEM) before 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving the ping feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7840?: The command line management console (CMC) in SolarWinds Log and Event Manager (LEM) before 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving the ping feature.
How severe is CVE-2015-7840?: CVE-2015-7840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-7840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7840?: CVE-2015-7840 affects Solarwinds Log And Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7840?: 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-2015-7840 published?: CVE-2015-7840 was published on 2015-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_and_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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