How severe is CVE-2015-0581?

CVE-2015-0581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-0581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0581?

CVE-2015-0581 affects Cisco Prime Service Catalog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0581?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-0581 published?

CVE-2015-0581 was published on 2015-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0581

CVE-2015-0581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Service Catalog with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Prime Service Catalog
Published: 2015-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XML parser in Cisco Prime Service Catalog before 10.1 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, as demonstrated by reading private keys, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCup92880.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0581?: The XML parser in Cisco Prime Service Catalog before 10.1 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, as demonstrated by reading private keys, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCup92880.
How severe is CVE-2015-0581?: CVE-2015-0581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-0581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0581?: CVE-2015-0581 affects Cisco Prime Service Catalog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0581 published?: CVE-2015-0581 was published on 2015-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_service_catalog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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