How severe is CVE-2015-6259?

CVE-2015-6259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-6259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6259?

CVE-2015-6259 primarily affects Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6259?

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

When was CVE-2015-6259 published?

CVE-2015-6259 was published on 2015-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6259

CVE-2015-6259 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor
Published: 2015-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The JavaServer Pages (JSP) component in Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor before 1.0.0.1 and UCS Director (formerly Cloupia Unified Infrastructure Controller) before 5.2.0.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug IDs CSCus36435 and CSCus62625.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6259?: The JavaServer Pages (JSP) component in Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor before 1.0.0.1 and UCS Director (formerly Cloupia Unified Infrastructure Controller) before 5.2.0.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug IDs CSCus36435 and CSCus62625.
How severe is CVE-2015-6259?: CVE-2015-6259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-6259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6259?: CVE-2015-6259 primarily affects Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6259 published?: CVE-2015-6259 was published on 2015-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:integrated_management_controller_supervisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:3.4_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:4.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:4.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:5.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:5.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:5.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:5.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:5.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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