How severe is CVE-2015-6412?

CVE-2015-6412 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-6412 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-2015-6412?

CVE-2015-6412 primarily affects Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6412?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-6412 published?

CVE-2015-6412 was published on 2016-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6412

CVE-2015-6412 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software
Published: 2016-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software before 02.04.70 has hardcoded (1) root and (2) guest passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCut88070.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6412?: Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software before 02.04.70 has hardcoded (1) root and (2) guest passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCut88070.
How severe is CVE-2015-6412?: CVE-2015-6412 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-6412 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-2015-6412?: CVE-2015-6412 primarily affects Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6412?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6412 published?: CVE-2015-6412 was published on 2016-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160120-d9036

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:modular_encoding_platform_d9036_software:02.00.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:modular_encoding_platform_d9036_software:02.01.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:modular_encoding_platform_d9036_software:02.02.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:modular_encoding_platform_d9036_software:02.03.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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