CVE-2015-7426

Name: CVE-2015-7426
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-02T21:59:08.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7426 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Data Protection extension in the VMware GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 7.1 before 7.1.3.0 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 4.1 before 4.1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Data Protection extension in the VMware GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 7.1 before 7.1.3.0 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 4.1 before 4.1.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.52%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	7.1
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Snapshot	4.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971484Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971484Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7426?

How severe is CVE-2015-7426?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7426 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7426?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST