How severe is CVE-2015-6318?

CVE-2015-6318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6318?

CVE-2015-6318 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6318?

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

When was CVE-2015-6318 published?

CVE-2015-6318 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6318

CVE-2015-6318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software
Published: 2015-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway X8.5.1 and X8.5.2 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via an unspecified symlink attack, aka Bug ID CSCuv11969.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6318?: Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway X8.5.1 and X8.5.2 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via an unspecified symlink attack, aka Bug ID CSCuv11969.
How severe is CVE-2015-6318?: CVE-2015-6318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6318?: CVE-2015-6318 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6318 published?: CVE-2015-6318 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.5.1:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.5.2:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*

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