How severe is CVE-2015-2908?

CVE-2015-2908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2908?

CVE-2015-2908 affects Mobile Devices C4 Obd-ii Dongle Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2908?

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-2015-2908 published?

CVE-2015-2908 was published on 2015-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2908

CVE-2015-2908 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
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, do not validate firmware updates, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by specifying an update server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2908?: Mobile Devices (aka MDI) C4 OBD-II dongles with firmware 2.x and 3.4.x, as used in Metromile Pulse and other products, do not validate firmware updates, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by specifying an update server.
How severe is CVE-2015-2908?: CVE-2015-2908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2908?: CVE-2015-2908 affects Mobile Devices C4 Obd-ii Dongle Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2908?: 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-2015-2908 published?: CVE-2015-2908 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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