How severe is CVE-2015-4237?

CVE-2015-4237 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4237?

CVE-2015-4237 primarily affects Cisco Nx-os. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4237?

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

When was CVE-2015-4237 published?

CVE-2015-4237 was published on 2015-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4237

CVE-2015-4237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
Published: 2015-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8) on Nexus devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted characters in a filename, aka Bug IDs CSCuv08491, CSCuv08443, CSCuv08480, CSCuv08448, CSCuu99291, CSCuv08434, and CSCuv08436.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4237?: The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8) on Nexus devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted characters in a filename, aka Bug IDs CSCuv08491, CSCuv08443, CSCuv08480, CSCuv08448, CSCuu99291, CSCuv08434, and CSCuv08436.
How severe is CVE-2015-4237?: CVE-2015-4237 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4237?: CVE-2015-4237 primarily affects Cisco Nx-os. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4237 published?: CVE-2015-4237 was published on 2015-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:7.2\(0\)zz\(99.3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:7.2\(0\)zz\(99.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:6.2\(11b\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:9.1\(1\)sv1\(3.1.8\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:6.2\(12\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:4.1\(2\)e1\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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