How severe is CVE-2015-0691?

CVE-2015-0691 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0691?

CVE-2015-0691 primarily affects Cisco Secure Desktop. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0691?

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-2015-0691 published?

CVE-2015-0691 was published on 2015-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0691

CVE-2015-0691 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Secure Desktop
Published: 2015-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A certain Cisco JAR file, as distributed in Cache Cleaner in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted web site, aka Bug ID CSCup83001.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0691?: A certain Cisco JAR file, as distributed in Cache Cleaner in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted web site, aka Bug ID CSCup83001.
How severe is CVE-2015-0691?: CVE-2015-0691 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0691?: CVE-2015-0691 primarily affects Cisco Secure Desktop. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0691?: 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-2015-0691 published?: CVE-2015-0691 was published on 2015-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (37)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2.0.136:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2.1.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2.1.126:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.3.0.118:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.3.0.151:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.3_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.0373:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.1108:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.2048:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.841:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.1077:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.2001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.181:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.185:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.1001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.3002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.4021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.5005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.6020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.6104:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.6203:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.6210:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.6228:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.6234:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.6249:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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