How severe is CVE-2015-0701?

CVE-2015-0701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0701?

CVE-2015-0701 primarily affects Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0701?

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-2015-0701 published?

CVE-2015-0701 was published on 2015-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0701

CVE-2015-0701 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software
Published: 2015-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco UCS Central Software before 1.3(1a) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCut46961.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0701?: Cisco UCS Central Software before 1.3(1a) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCut46961.
How severe is CVE-2015-0701?: CVE-2015-0701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0701?: CVE-2015-0701 primarily affects Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0701?: 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-2015-0701 published?: CVE-2015-0701 was published on 2015-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_central_software:1.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_central_software:1.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_central_software:1.2\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_central_software:1.2\(1d\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_central_software:1.2\(1e\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_central_software:1.2\(1f\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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