How severe is CVE-2015-6456?

CVE-2015-6456 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-6456 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6456?

CVE-2015-6456 primarily affects Ge Mds Pulsenet. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6456?

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-2015-6456 published?

CVE-2015-6456 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6456

CVE-2015-6456 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Mds Pulsenet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ge Mds Pulsenet
Published: 2015-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6456?: GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.
How severe is CVE-2015-6456?: CVE-2015-6456 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-6456 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6456?: CVE-2015-6456 primarily affects Ge Mds Pulsenet. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6456?: 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-2015-6456 published?: CVE-2015-6456 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:mds_pulsenet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:mds_pulsenet:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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