How severe is CVE-2015-6316?

CVE-2015-6316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6316 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-2015-6316?

CVE-2015-6316 primarily affects Cisco Mobility Services Engine. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6316?

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

When was CVE-2015-6316 published?

CVE-2015-6316 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6316

CVE-2015-6316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Mobility Services Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Mobility Services Engine
Published: 2015-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The default configuration of sshd_config in Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) through 8.0.120.7 allows logins by the oracle account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by entering this account's hardcoded password in an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuv40501.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6316?: The default configuration of sshd_config in Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) through 8.0.120.7 allows logins by the oracle account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by entering this account's hardcoded password in an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuv40501.
How severe is CVE-2015-6316?: CVE-2015-6316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6316 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-2015-6316?: CVE-2015-6316 primarily affects Cisco Mobility Services Engine. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6316 published?: CVE-2015-6316 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:5.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:5.2_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:6.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4.100.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4.110.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4.121.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.4_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.5.102.101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.6.100.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.6.120.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:7.6.132.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:8.0$110.0$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:8.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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