How severe is CVE-2015-6261?

CVE-2015-6261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6261?

CVE-2015-6261 affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6261?

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

When was CVE-2015-6261 published?

CVE-2015-6261 was published on 2015-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6261

CVE-2015-6261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software
Published: 2015-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway X8.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read configuration files by leveraging the Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) role and establishing a TFTP session, aka Bug ID CSCuv78531.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6261?: Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway X8.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read configuration files by leveraging the Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) role and establishing a TFTP session, aka Bug ID CSCuv78531.
How severe is CVE-2015-6261?: CVE-2015-6261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6261?: CVE-2015-6261 affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6261 published?: CVE-2015-6261 was published on 2015-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.5.2:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*

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