How severe is CVE-2015-4213?

CVE-2015-4213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4213?

CVE-2015-4213 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4213?

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

When was CVE-2015-4213 published?

CVE-2015-4213 was published on 2015-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4213

CVE-2015-4213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
Published: 2015-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco NX-OS 1.1(1g) on Nexus 9000 devices allows remote authenticated users to discover cleartext passwords by leveraging the existence of a decryption mechanism, aka Bug ID CSCuu84391.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4213?: Cisco NX-OS 1.1(1g) on Nexus 9000 devices allows remote authenticated users to discover cleartext passwords by leveraging the existence of a decryption mechanism, aka Bug ID CSCuu84391.
How severe is CVE-2015-4213?: CVE-2015-4213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4213?: CVE-2015-4213 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4213 published?: CVE-2015-4213 was published on 2015-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:1.1\(1g\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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