CVE-2015-0514
CWE-200Published: January 21, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
EMC M&R (aka Watch4Net) before 6.5u1 and ViPR SRM before 3.6.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain cleartext data-center discovery credentials by leveraging certain SRM access to conduct a decryption attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-0514 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-0514. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-0514 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts