How severe is CVE-2015-6333?

CVE-2015-6333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6333 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-2015-6333?

CVE-2015-6333 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6333?

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

When was CVE-2015-6333 published?

CVE-2015-6333 was published on 2015-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6333

CVE-2015-6333 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
Published: 2015-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.1j allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving addition of an SSH key, aka Bug ID CSCuw46076.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6333?: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.1j allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving addition of an SSH key, aka Bug ID CSCuw46076.
How severe is CVE-2015-6333?: CVE-2015-6333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6333 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-2015-6333?: CVE-2015-6333 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6333?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6333 published?: CVE-2015-6333 was published on 2015-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller:1.1\(1j\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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