How severe is CVE-2015-8535?

CVE-2015-8535 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-2015-8535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8535?

CVE-2015-8535 affects Lenovo Solution Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8535?

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-2015-8535 published?

CVE-2015-8535 was published on 2020-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8535

CVE-2015-8535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Solution Center 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: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lenovo Solution Center
Published: 2020-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA. A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered (fixed and publicly disclosed in 2015) in Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) prior to version 3.3.002 that could allow a user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8535?: MITRE is populating this ID because it was assigned prior to Lenovo becoming a CNA. A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered (fixed and publicly disclosed in 2015) in Lenovo Solution Center (LSC) prior to version 3.3.002 that could allow a user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2015-8535?: CVE-2015-8535 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-2015-8535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8535?: CVE-2015-8535 affects Lenovo Solution Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8535?: 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-2015-8535 published?: CVE-2015-8535 was published on 2020-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4326

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:solution_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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