Is CVE-2015-1006 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2015-1006 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2015-1006 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-1006 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1006?

CVE-2015-1006 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2015-1006

CWE-121Published: May 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerable file in Opto 22 PAC Project Professional versions prior to R9.4006, PAC Project Basic versions prior to R9.4006, PAC Display Basic versions prior to R9.4f, PAC Display Professional versions prior to R9.4f, OptoOPCServer versions prior to R9.4c, and OptoDataLink version R9.4d and prior versions that were installed by PAC Project installer, versions prior to R9.4006, is susceptible to a heap-based buffer overflow condition that may allow remote code execution on the target system. Opto 22 suggests upgrading to the new product version as soon as possible.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-1006 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.