How severe is CVE-2015-2909?

CVE-2015-2909 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-2909 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2909?

CVE-2015-2909 primarily affects Netvu Dv-ip Express Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2909?

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-2015-2909 published?

CVE-2015-2909 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2909

CVE-2015-2909 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netvu Dv-ip Express Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Netvu Dv-ip Express Firmware
Published: 2020-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dedicated Micros DV-IP Express, SD Advanced, SD, EcoSense, and DS2 devices rely on a GUI warning to help ensure that the administrator configures login credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging situations in which this warning was not heeded. NOTE: the vendor states "The user is presented with clear warnings on the GUI that they should set usernames and passwords."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2909?: Dedicated Micros DV-IP Express, SD Advanced, SD, EcoSense, and DS2 devices rely on a GUI warning to help ensure that the administrator configures login credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging situations in which this warning was not heeded. NOTE: the vendor states "The user is presented with clear warnings on the GUI that they should set usernames and passwords."
How severe is CVE-2015-2909?: CVE-2015-2909 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-2909 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2909?: CVE-2015-2909 primarily affects Netvu Dv-ip Express Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2909?: 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-2015-2909 published?: CVE-2015-2909 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:netvu:dv-ip_express_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd-advanced_-_sdhd_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd-advanced_8\/12\/16_vga_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_advanced_closed_iptv_\(m3u\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_advanced_non_closed_iptv_\(m3u\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_advanced_nvr_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_32_\(m3g\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_32_\(m3h\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_4_\(m3s\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_4_\(m3t\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_8\/12\/16_no_kbd_\(m3r\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_8\/12\/16_no_kbd_\(m3s\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_8\/16_front_panel_kbd_\(m3r\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:sd_8\/16_front_panel_kbd_\(m3u\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:ecosense_4\/8\/16_\(m4t\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:ds2_\(dvtr\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:ds2_\(dvtu\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:ds2_\(dvtx\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:ds2_\(dvtx\)_netvu_connected_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netvu:ds2_\(m2ip\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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