How severe is CVE-2015-0666?

CVE-2015-0666 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-0666 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-0666 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0666?

CVE-2015-0666 primarily affects Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0666?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2015-0666 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2015-0666 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2015-0679. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-25).

When was CVE-2015-0666 published?

CVE-2015-0666 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0666

CVE-2015-0666 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-25)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2015-0679
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-25)
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager
Published: 2015-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the fmserver servlet in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 7.1(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted pathname, aka Bug ID CSCus00241.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0666?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the fmserver servlet in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 7.1(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted pathname, aka Bug ID CSCus00241.
How severe is CVE-2015-0666?: CVE-2015-0666 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-0666 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2015-0666 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0666?: CVE-2015-0666 primarily affects Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0666?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2015-0666 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2015-0666 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2015-0679. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-25).
When was CVE-2015-0666 published?: CVE-2015-0666 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:6.3\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:6.3\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:7.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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