How severe is CVE-2015-6426?

CVE-2015-6426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6426 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6426?

CVE-2015-6426 affects Cisco Prime Network Services Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6426?

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-2015-6426 published?

CVE-2015-6426 was published on 2015-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6426

CVE-2015-6426 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Network Services 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Prime Network Services Controller
Published: 2015-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Prime Network Services Controller 3.0 allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via additional parameters to an unspecified command, aka Bug ID CSCus99427.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6426?: Cisco Prime Network Services Controller 3.0 allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via additional parameters to an unspecified command, aka Bug ID CSCus99427.
How severe is CVE-2015-6426?: CVE-2015-6426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6426 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6426?: CVE-2015-6426 affects Cisco Prime Network Services Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6426?: 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-2015-6426 published?: CVE-2015-6426 was published on 2015-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_services_controller:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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