How severe is CVE-2015-2906?

CVE-2015-2906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2906?

CVE-2015-2906 affects Mobile Devices C4 Obd-ii Dongle Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2906?

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-2015-2906 published?

CVE-2015-2906 was published on 2015-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2906

CVE-2015-2906 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mobile Devices C4 Obd-ii Dongle Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mobile Devices C4 Obd-ii Dongle Firmware
Published: 2015-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mobile Devices (aka MDI) C4 OBD-II dongles with firmware 2.x and 3.4.x, as used in Metromile Pulse and other products, store SSH private keys that are the same across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of a private key from another installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2906?: Mobile Devices (aka MDI) C4 OBD-II dongles with firmware 2.x and 3.4.x, as used in Metromile Pulse and other products, store SSH private keys that are the same across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of a private key from another installation.
How severe is CVE-2015-2906?: CVE-2015-2906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2906?: CVE-2015-2906 affects Mobile Devices C4 Obd-ii Dongle Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2906?: 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-2015-2906 published?: CVE-2015-2906 was published on 2015-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mobile_devices:c4_obd-ii_dongle_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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