CVE-2015-6288

CVE-2015-6288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Content Security Management Appliance 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-399.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-399
• Affected product: Cisco Content Security Management Appliance
• Published: 2015-09-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) 7.8.0-000 does not properly validate credentials, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (rapid log-file rollover and application fault) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuw09620.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6288?

Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) 7.8.0-000 does not properly validate credentials, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (rapid log-file rollover and application fault) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuw09620.

How severe is CVE-2015-6288?

CVE-2015-6288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6288?

CVE-2015-6288 affects Cisco Content Security Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6288?

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

When was CVE-2015-6288 published?

CVE-2015-6288 was published on 2015-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40847
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033505

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco:content_security_management_appliance:7.8_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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