How severe is CVE-2015-4298?

CVE-2015-4298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4298?

CVE-2015-4298 primarily affects Cisco Unified Web And E-mail Interaction Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4298?

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

When was CVE-2015-4298 published?

CVE-2015-4298 was published on 2015-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4298

CVE-2015-4298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Web And E-mail Interaction Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Cisco Unified Web And E-mail Interaction Manager
Published: 2015-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Unified Web and E-Mail Interaction Manager 9.0(2) and 11.0(1) improperly performs authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to read or write to stored data via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuo89056.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4298?: Cisco Unified Web and E-Mail Interaction Manager 9.0(2) and 11.0(1) improperly performs authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to read or write to stored data via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuo89056.
How severe is CVE-2015-4298?: CVE-2015-4298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4298?: CVE-2015-4298 primarily affects Cisco Unified Web And E-mail Interaction Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4298 published?: CVE-2015-4298 was published on 2015-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_web_and_e-mail_interaction_manager:9.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_web_and_e-mail_interaction_manager:11.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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