How severe is CVE-2015-6315?

CVE-2015-6315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6315?

CVE-2015-6315 affects Cisco Aironet Access Point Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6315?

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-2015-6315 published?

CVE-2015-6315 was published on 2015-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6315

CVE-2015-6315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Point Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Aironet Access Point Software
Published: 2015-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Aironet 1850 access points with software 8.1(112.4) allow local users to gain privileges via crafted CLI commands, aka Bug ID CSCuv79694.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6315?: Cisco Aironet 1850 access points with software 8.1(112.4) allow local users to gain privileges via crafted CLI commands, aka Bug ID CSCuv79694.
How severe is CVE-2015-6315?: CVE-2015-6315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6315?: CVE-2015-6315 affects Cisco Aironet Access Point Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6315?: 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-2015-6315 published?: CVE-2015-6315 was published on 2015-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point_software:8.1\(112.4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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