CVE-2015-1497: radexecd.exe in Persistent Systems Radia Client Automation (RCA) 7.9, 8.1, 9.0, and 9.1 allows remote attacker

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1497 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting radia client automation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

radexecd.exe in Persistent Systems Radia Client Automation (RCA) 7.9, 8.1, 9.0, and 9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to TCP port 3465.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	74.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2015-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: persistent systems

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-16 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

persistent systems radia client automation DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.9 · 8.1 · 9.0 · 9.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy radia-client-automation || rpm -q radia-client-automation || radia-client-automation --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison radia-client-automation sudo apt install radia-client-automation=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo apt-mark hold radia-client-automation

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list radia-client-automation sudo dnf downgrade radia-client-automation-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo dnf versionlock add radia-client-automation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: HP Client - Automation Command Injection (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: HP Client 9.1/9.0/8.1/7.9 - Command Injection
Exploit-DB: Persistent Systems Client Automation - Command Injection Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Metasploit: HP Client Automation Command Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1497?

radia client automation: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1497 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1497 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-1497 affect?

CVE-2015-1497 affects radia client automation. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). radexecd.exe in Persistent Systems Radia Client Automation (RCA) 7.9, 8.1, 9.0, and 9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to TCP port 3465.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1497?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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