How severe is CVE-2015-0589?

CVE-2015-0589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0589?

CVE-2015-0589 primarily affects Cisco Webex Meetings Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0589?

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

When was CVE-2015-0589 published?

CVE-2015-0589 was published on 2015-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0589

CVE-2015-0589 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Webex Meetings Server
Published: 2015-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The administrative web interface in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server 1.0 through 1.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges via unspecified fields, aka Bug ID CSCuj40460.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0589?: The administrative web interface in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server 1.0 through 1.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges via unspecified fields, aka Bug ID CSCuj40460.
How severe is CVE-2015-0589?: CVE-2015-0589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0589?: CVE-2015-0589 primarily affects Cisco Webex Meetings Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0589?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0589 published?: CVE-2015-0589 was published on 2015-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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