How severe is CVE-2015-4225?

CVE-2015-4225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4225?

CVE-2015-4225 primarily affects Cisco Nx-os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4225?

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

When was CVE-2015-4225 published?

CVE-2015-4225 was published on 2015-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4225

CVE-2015-4225 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
Published: 2015-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.0(1.110a) and 1.0(1e) on Nexus 9000 devices does not properly implement RBAC health scoring, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuq77485.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4225?: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.0(1.110a) and 1.0(1e) on Nexus 9000 devices does not properly implement RBAC health scoring, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuq77485.
How severe is CVE-2015-4225?: CVE-2015-4225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4225?: CVE-2015-4225 primarily affects Cisco Nx-os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4225?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4225 published?: CVE-2015-4225 was published on 2015-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:1.0\(1.110a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:1.0\(1e\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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