HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-2342
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2015-2342

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 12, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RMI protocol.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-2342 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-2015-2342. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

VMware1 product(s)
vcenter server
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.html
PATCHhttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.html

All References (12)

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/1
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76930
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033720
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http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-455
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https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/cve-2015-2342-vmware-vcenter-remote-code-execution/
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/1
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76930
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033720
→
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-455
→
https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/cve-2015-2342-vmware-vcenter-remote-code-execution/

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-2342
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 12, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-2342 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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