CVE-2015-4526

Name: CVE-2015-4526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-10T19:59:02.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4526 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) 4.2 allows local users to obtain root-shell access by bypassing the Installation Manager Boxmgmt CLI interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) 4.2 allows local users to obtain root-shell access by bypassing the Installation Manager Boxmgmt CLI interface.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines	4.2

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Jul/59Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032853Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Jul/59Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032853Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4526?

EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) 4.2 allows local users to obtain root-shell access by bypassing the Installation Manager Boxmgmt CLI interface.

How severe is CVE-2015-4526?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4526 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4526?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-4526?

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Source: NVD / NIST