How severe is CVE-2015-4327?

CVE-2015-4327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-4327 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4327?

CVE-2015-4327 affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4327?

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

When was CVE-2015-4327 published?

CVE-2015-4327 was published on 2015-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4327

CVE-2015-4327 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software
Published: 2015-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CLI in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway X8.5.2 allows local users to obtain root privileges by writing script arguments to an unspecified file, aka Bug ID CSCuv12542.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4327?: The CLI in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway X8.5.2 allows local users to obtain root privileges by writing script arguments to an unspecified file, aka Bug ID CSCuv12542.
How severe is CVE-2015-4327?: CVE-2015-4327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-4327 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4327?: CVE-2015-4327 affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4327?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-4327 published?: CVE-2015-4327 was published on 2015-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.5.2:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*

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