How severe is CVE-2015-6424?

CVE-2015-6424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6424 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-2015-6424?

CVE-2015-6424 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6424?

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-2015-6424 published?

CVE-2015-6424 was published on 2015-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6424

CVE-2015-6424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 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-255.

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-255
Affected product: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
Published: 2015-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The boot manager in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.1(0.920a) allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain single-user-mode root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuu83985.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6424?: The boot manager in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.1(0.920a) allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain single-user-mode root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuu83985.
How severe is CVE-2015-6424?: CVE-2015-6424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6424 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-2015-6424?: CVE-2015-6424 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6424?: 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-2015-6424 published?: CVE-2015-6424 was published on 2015-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller:1.1$0.920a$:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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