How severe is CVE-2015-6383?

CVE-2015-6383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6383 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-2015-6383?

CVE-2015-6383 affects Cisco Ios Xe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6383?

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-2015-6383 published?

CVE-2015-6383 was published on 2015-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6383

CVE-2015-6383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xe 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 Ios Xe
Published: 2015-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco IOS XE 15.4(3)S on ASR 1000 devices improperly loads software packages, which allows local users to bypass license restrictions and obtain certain root privileges by using the CLI to enter crafted filenames, aka Bug ID CSCuv93130.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6383?: Cisco IOS XE 15.4(3)S on ASR 1000 devices improperly loads software packages, which allows local users to bypass license restrictions and obtain certain root privileges by using the CLI to enter crafted filenames, aka Bug ID CSCuv93130.
How severe is CVE-2015-6383?: CVE-2015-6383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6383 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-2015-6383?: CVE-2015-6383 affects Cisco Ios Xe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6383?: 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-2015-6383 published?: CVE-2015-6383 was published on 2015-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:15.4\(3\)s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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