How severe is CVE-2015-4198?

CVE-2015-4198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4198?

CVE-2015-4198 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4198?

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

When was CVE-2015-4198 published?

CVE-2015-4198 was published on 2015-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4198

CVE-2015-4198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Web Security Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Web Security Appliance
Published: 2015-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web framework on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices with software 8.5.0-497 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified HTTP header, aka Bug ID CSCuu24409.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4198?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web framework on Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices with software 8.5.0-497 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified HTTP header, aka Bug ID CSCuu24409.
How severe is CVE-2015-4198?: CVE-2015-4198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4198?: CVE-2015-4198 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4198 published?: CVE-2015-4198 was published on 2015-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:web_security_appliance:8.5.0-497:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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