HIGH
CVE-2015-4546
CWE-22Published: October 2, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in EMC RSA OneStep 6.9 before build 559, as used in RSA Certificate Manager and RSA Registration Manager through 6.9 build 558 and other products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted KCSOSC_ERROR_PAGE parameter.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-4546 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
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
emc2 product(s)
rsa certificate managerrsa onestep
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133784/RSA-OneStep-6.9-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Sep/135Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033671Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133784/RSA-OneStep-6.9-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Sep/135Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033671Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-4546
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 2, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-4546 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.