How severe is CVE-2015-4494?

CVE-2015-4494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4494?

CVE-2015-4494 affects Mozilla Firefox Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4494?

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

When was CVE-2015-4494 published?

CVE-2015-4494 was published on 2015-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4494

CVE-2015-4494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox Os 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox Os
Published: 2015-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mozilla Firefox OS before 2.2 does not require the wifi-manage privilege for reading a Wi-Fi system message, which allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4494?: Mozilla Firefox OS before 2.2 does not require the wifi-manage privilege for reading a Wi-Fi system message, which allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2015-4494?: CVE-2015-4494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4494?: CVE-2015-4494 affects Mozilla Firefox Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4494 published?: CVE-2015-4494 was published on 2015-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mozilla:firefox_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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