How severe is CVE-2015-6396?

CVE-2015-6396 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-6396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6396?

CVE-2015-6396 primarily affects Cisco Rv110w Wireless-n Vpn Firewall Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6396?

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-2015-6396 published?

CVE-2015-6396 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6396

CVE-2015-6396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv110w Wireless-n Vpn Firewall Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Rv110w Wireless-n Vpn Firewall Firmware
Published: 2016-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CLI command parser on Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W devices allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands as an administrator via crafted parameters, aka Bug IDs CSCuv90134, CSCux58161, and CSCux73567.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6396?: The CLI command parser on Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W devices allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands as an administrator via crafted parameters, aka Bug IDs CSCuv90134, CSCux58161, and CSCux73567.
How severe is CVE-2015-6396?: CVE-2015-6396 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-6396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6396?: CVE-2015-6396 primarily affects Cisco Rv110w Wireless-n Vpn Firewall Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6396?: 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-2015-6396 published?: CVE-2015-6396 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_wireless-n_vpn_firewall_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv130w_wireless-n_multifunction_vpn_router_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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