How severe is CVE-2015-4282?

CVE-2015-4282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4282?

CVE-2015-4282 primarily affects Cisco Mobility Services Engine. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4282?

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

When was CVE-2015-4282 published?

CVE-2015-4282 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4282

CVE-2015-4282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Mobility Services Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Mobility Services Engine
Published: 2015-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) through 8.0.120.7 uses weak permissions for unspecified binary files, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by writing to a file, aka Bug ID CSCuv40504.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4282?: Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) through 8.0.120.7 uses weak permissions for unspecified binary files, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by writing to a file, aka Bug ID CSCuv40504.
How severe is CVE-2015-4282?: CVE-2015-4282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4282?: CVE-2015-4282 primarily affects Cisco Mobility Services Engine. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4282 published?: CVE-2015-4282 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:5.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:5.2_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:6.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4.100.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4.110.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4.121.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.5.102.101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.6.100.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.6.120.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.6.132.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:8.0\(110.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:8.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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