How severe is CVE-2015-6260?

CVE-2015-6260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-6260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6260?

CVE-2015-6260 affects Zyxel Gs1900-10hp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6260?

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-2015-6260 published?

CVE-2015-6260 was published on 2016-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6260

CVE-2015-6260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Gs1900-10hp Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zyxel Gs1900-10hp Firmware
Published: 2016-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco NX-OS 7.1(1)N1(1) on Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 devices does not properly validate PDUs in SNMP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SNMP application restart) via a crafted packet, aka Bug ID CSCut84645.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6260?: Cisco NX-OS 7.1(1)N1(1) on Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 devices does not properly validate PDUs in SNMP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SNMP application restart) via a crafted packet, aka Bug ID CSCut84645.
How severe is CVE-2015-6260?: CVE-2015-6260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-6260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6260?: CVE-2015-6260 affects Zyxel Gs1900-10hp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6260?: 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-2015-6260 published?: CVE-2015-6260 was published on 2016-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-10hp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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