The XML parser in EMC Atmos before 2.2.3.426 and 2.3.x before 2.3.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
CVE-2015-4538 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from emc organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2015-09-04T01:59:00.113
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv2: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:P
8.0
7.8
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | emc | atmos | 2.2.3 | Yes |
| Application | emc | atmos | 2.3.0 | Yes |
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