HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-4533
CRITICAL

CVE-2015-4533

CWE-264Published: August 20, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7SP1 P32, 6.7SP2 before P25, 7.0 before P19, 7.1 before P16, and 7.2 before P02 does not properly check authorization after creation of an object, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with super-user privileges via a custom script. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2513.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-4533 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

emc1 product(s)
documentum content server
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-4533
CVSS Score9.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 20, 2015

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2015-4533 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.