How severe is CVE-2015-4289?

CVE-2015-4289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4289?

CVE-2015-4289 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4289?

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

When was CVE-2015-4289 published?

CVE-2015-4289 was published on 2015-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4289

CVE-2015-4289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Published: 2015-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(2049) allows remote head-end systems to write to arbitrary files via a crafted configuration attribute, aka Bug ID CSCut93920.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4289?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0(2049) allows remote head-end systems to write to arbitrary files via a crafted configuration attribute, aka Bug ID CSCut93920.
How severe is CVE-2015-4289?: CVE-2015-4289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4289?: CVE-2015-4289 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4289 published?: CVE-2015-4289 was published on 2015-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0\(2049\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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