How severe is CVE-2015-4262?

CVE-2015-4262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-4262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4262?

CVE-2015-4262 primarily affects Cisco Unified Meetingplace Web Conferencing. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4262?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-4262 published?

CVE-2015-4262 was published on 2015-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4262

CVE-2015-4262 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Meetingplace Web Conferencing with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Unified Meetingplace Web Conferencing
Published: 2015-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The password-change feature in Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing before 8.5(5) MR3 and 8.6 before 8.6(2) does not check the session ID or require entry of the current password, which allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuu51839.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4262?: The password-change feature in Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing before 8.5(5) MR3 and 8.6 before 8.6(2) does not check the session ID or require entry of the current password, which allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuu51839.
How severe is CVE-2015-4262?: CVE-2015-4262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-4262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4262?: CVE-2015-4262 primarily affects Cisco Unified Meetingplace Web Conferencing. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4262?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-4262 published?: CVE-2015-4262 was published on 2015-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:6.0.417.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:6.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:7.0$1$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:7.0$2$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:7.0$2$_sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:7.0$3$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:7.1$1$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:7.1$2$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.0$1$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.0$1$_sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.0$2$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.5$1$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.5$2$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.5$2$_sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.5$2$_sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.5$3$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_meetingplace_web_conferencing:8.5$4$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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