CVE-2015-2342

NONECVSS 0.09.0▲Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 9.0(low)
EPSS: 99.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 12, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/1
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76930
cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033720
cve@mitrehttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-455
cve@mitrehttps://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/cve-2015-2342-vmware-vcenter-remote-code-execution/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/1
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76930
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033720
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0007.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-455
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/cve-2015-2342-vmware-vcenter-remote-code-execution/

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 2× in last 7d / 16× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

2026-06-06 13:45 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-06-05 22:44 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-06-02 20:10 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-06-02 20:10 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-28 13:42 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-28 13:42 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-26 13:41 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-26 13:41 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-24 16:43 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-23 15:10 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-22 23:15 UTCEG score recompute
2026-05-22 23:15 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-05-20 22:37 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-20 22:37 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-18 21:30 UTCEPSS rescore
2026-05-18 21:30 UTCEPSS rescore

Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Metasploit modules) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-36101✓ verified
First seen Feb 17, 2015
Java JMX - Server Insecure Configuration Java Code Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitauxiliary/scanner/misc/java_jmx_server✓ verified
First seen May 22, 2013
Java JMX Server Insecure Endpoint Code Execution Scanner
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/multi/misc/java_jmx_server✓ verified
First seen May 22, 2013
Java JMX Server Insecure Configuration Java Code Execution
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2015-2342?

CVE-2015-2342 is a none vulnerability published on October 12, 2015. 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.

When was CVE-2015-2342 disclosed?

CVE-2015-2342 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 12, 2015, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-2342 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-2342 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2015-2342?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-2342, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-2342

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