How severe is CVE-2015-0768?

CVE-2015-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0768?

CVE-2015-0768 primarily affects Cisco Prime Network Control System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0768?

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

When was CVE-2015-0768 published?

CVE-2015-0768 was published on 2015-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0768

CVE-2015-0768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Network Control System 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% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Prime Network Control System
Published: 2015-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Device Work Center (DWC) component in Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) 2.1(0.0.85), 2.2(0.0.58), and 2.2(0.0.69) does not properly implement AAA roles, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute commands via a login session, aka Bug ID CSCur27371.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0768?: The Device Work Center (DWC) component in Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) 2.1(0.0.85), 2.2(0.0.58), and 2.2(0.0.69) does not properly implement AAA roles, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute commands via a login session, aka Bug ID CSCur27371.
How severe is CVE-2015-0768?: CVE-2015-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0768?: CVE-2015-0768 primarily affects Cisco Prime Network Control System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0768 published?: CVE-2015-0768 was published on 2015-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_control_system:2.1\(0.0.85\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_control_system:2.2\(0.0.58\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_control_system:2.2\(0.0.69\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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