How severe is CVE-2015-4162?

CVE-2015-4162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4162?

CVE-2015-4162 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4162?

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

When was CVE-2015-4162 published?

CVE-2015-4162 was published on 2015-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4162

CVE-2015-4162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2015-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the management interface in PAN-OS before 5.0.16, 6.x before 6.0.8, and 6.1.x before 6.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4162?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the management interface in PAN-OS before 5.0.16, 6.x before 6.0.8, and 6.1.x before 6.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.
How severe is CVE-2015-4162?: CVE-2015-4162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4162?: CVE-2015-4162 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4162 published?: CVE-2015-4162 was published on 2015-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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