How severe is CVE-2015-5699?

CVE-2015-5699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-5699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5699?

CVE-2015-5699 affects Cumulusnetworks Cumulus Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5699?

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-2015-5699 published?

CVE-2015-5699 was published on 2017-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5699

CVE-2015-5699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cumulusnetworks Cumulus Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cumulusnetworks Cumulus Linux
Published: 2017-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Switch Configuration Tools Backend (clcmd_server) in Cumulus Linux 2.5.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a cl-rctl command label.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5699?: The Switch Configuration Tools Backend (clcmd_server) in Cumulus Linux 2.5.3 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a cl-rctl command label.
How severe is CVE-2015-5699?: CVE-2015-5699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-5699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5699?: CVE-2015-5699 affects Cumulusnetworks Cumulus Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5699?: 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-2015-5699 published?: CVE-2015-5699 was published on 2017-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/23

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cumulusnetworks:cumulus_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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