How severe is CVE-2015-0611?

CVE-2015-0611 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0611 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0611?

CVE-2015-0611 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence System Software Ix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0611?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0611 published?

CVE-2015-0611 was published on 2015-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0611

CVE-2015-0611 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence System Software Ix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence System Software Ix
Published: 2015-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The administrative web-management portal in Cisco IX 8 (.0.1) and earlier on Cisco TelePresence IX5000 devices does not properly restrict the device-recovery account's access, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain HelpDesk-equivalent privileges by leveraging device-recovery authentication, aka Bug ID CSCus74174.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0611?: The administrative web-management portal in Cisco IX 8 (.0.1) and earlier on Cisco TelePresence IX5000 devices does not properly restrict the device-recovery account's access, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain HelpDesk-equivalent privileges by leveraging device-recovery authentication, aka Bug ID CSCus74174.
How severe is CVE-2015-0611?: CVE-2015-0611 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0611 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0611?: CVE-2015-0611 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence System Software Ix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0611?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0611 published?: CVE-2015-0611 was published on 2015-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:telepresence_system_software_ix:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:telepresence_system_software_ix:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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