How severe is CVE-2015-4270?

CVE-2015-4270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4270?

CVE-2015-4270 primarily affects Cisco Firesight System Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4270?

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

When was CVE-2015-4270 published?

CVE-2015-4270 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4270

CVE-2015-4270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firesight System Software 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Firesight System Software
Published: 2015-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 5.3.1.5 and 6.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug IDs CSCuv22557, CSCuv22583, CSCuv22632, CSCuv22641, CSCuv22650, CSCuv22662, CSCuv22697, and CSCuv22702.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4270?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 5.3.1.5 and 6.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug IDs CSCuv22557, CSCuv22583, CSCuv22632, CSCuv22641, CSCuv22650, CSCuv22662, CSCuv22697, and CSCuv22702.
How severe is CVE-2015-4270?: CVE-2015-4270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4270?: CVE-2015-4270 primarily affects Cisco Firesight System Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4270 published?: CVE-2015-4270 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firesight_system_software:5.3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firesight_system_software:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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