Is CVE-2015-7425 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2015-7425 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2015-7425 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-7425 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-7425?

CVE-2015-7425 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2015-7425

CWE-264Published: February 21, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Data Protection component in the VMware vSphere GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments) 6.3 before 6.3.2.5, 6.4 before 6.4.3.1, and 7.1 before 7.1.4 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware (aka Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 3.1 before 3.1.1.3, 3.2 before 3.2.0.6, and 4.1 before 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges via a crafted URL that triggers back-end function execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-7425 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.