How severe is CVE-2016-8515?

CVE-2016-8515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8515?

CVE-2016-8515 affects Hp Version Control Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8515?

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-2016-8515 published?

CVE-2016-8515 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8515

CVE-2016-8515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Version Control Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Hp Version Control Repository Manager
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote malicious file upload vulnerability in HPE Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) was found. The problem impacts all versions prior to 7.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8515?: A remote malicious file upload vulnerability in HPE Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) was found. The problem impacts all versions prior to 7.6.
How severe is CVE-2016-8515?: CVE-2016-8515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8515?: CVE-2016-8515 affects Hp Version Control Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8515?: 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-2016-8515 published?: CVE-2016-8515 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:version_control_repository_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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