How severe is CVE-2015-6406?

CVE-2015-6406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6406 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-2015-6406?

CVE-2015-6406 affects Cisco Emergency Responder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6406?

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

When was CVE-2015-6406 published?

CVE-2015-6406 was published on 2015-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6406

CVE-2015-6406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Emergency Responder
Published: 2015-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Tools menu in Cisco Emergency Responder 10.5(1.10000.5) allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary files via a crafted filename, aka Bug ID CSCuv21781.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6406?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Tools menu in Cisco Emergency Responder 10.5(1.10000.5) allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary files via a crafted filename, aka Bug ID CSCuv21781.
How severe is CVE-2015-6406?: CVE-2015-6406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6406 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-2015-6406?: CVE-2015-6406 affects Cisco Emergency Responder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6406 published?: CVE-2015-6406 was published on 2015-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:emergency_responder:10.5\(1.10000.5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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