How severe is CVE-2015-5996?

CVE-2015-5996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-5996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5996?

CVE-2015-5996 affects Mediabridge Medialink Mwn-wapr300n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5996?

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-2015-5996 published?

CVE-2015-5996 was published on 2015-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5996

CVE-2015-5996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediabridge Medialink Mwn-wapr300n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Mediabridge Medialink Mwn-wapr300n Firmware
Published: 2015-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5996?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.
How severe is CVE-2015-5996?: CVE-2015-5996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-5996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5996?: CVE-2015-5996 affects Mediabridge Medialink Mwn-wapr300n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5996?: 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-2015-5996 published?: CVE-2015-5996 was published on 2015-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mediabridge:medialink_mwn-wapr300n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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