How severe is CVE-2015-6265?

CVE-2015-6265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6265?

CVE-2015-6265 affects Cisco Application Control Engine 4700. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6265?

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

When was CVE-2015-6265 published?

CVE-2015-6265 was published on 2015-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6265

CVE-2015-6265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Control Engine 4700 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Application Control Engine 4700
Published: 2015-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CLI in Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) 4700 A5 3.0 and earlier allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and read or write to files, by entering an unspecified CLI command with a crafted file as this command's input, aka Bug ID CSCur23662.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6265?: The CLI in Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) 4700 A5 3.0 and earlier allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and read or write to files, by entering an unspecified CLI command with a crafted file as this command's input, aka Bug ID CSCur23662.
How severe is CVE-2015-6265?: CVE-2015-6265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6265?: CVE-2015-6265 affects Cisco Application Control Engine 4700. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6265 published?: CVE-2015-6265 was published on 2015-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:application_control_engine_4700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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