How severe is CVE-2015-6258?

CVE-2015-6258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6258?

CVE-2015-6258 affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6258?

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

When was CVE-2015-6258 published?

CVE-2015-6258 was published on 2015-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6258

CVE-2015-6258 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2015-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Internet Access Point Protocol (IAPP) module on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 8.1(104.37) allows remote attackers to trigger incorrect traffic forwarding via crafted IPv6 packets, aka Bug ID CSCuv40033.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6258?: The Internet Access Point Protocol (IAPP) module on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 8.1(104.37) allows remote attackers to trigger incorrect traffic forwarding via crafted IPv6 packets, aka Bug ID CSCuv40033.
How severe is CVE-2015-6258?: CVE-2015-6258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6258?: CVE-2015-6258 affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6258 published?: CVE-2015-6258 was published on 2015-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.1.104.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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