CVE-2015-6459
CVE-2015-6459 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Mds Pulsenet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ge Mds Pulsenet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the download feature in FileDownloadServlet in GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a full pathname.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6459?
- Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the download feature in FileDownloadServlet in GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a full pathname.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6459?
- CVE-2015-6459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6459 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6459?
- CVE-2015-6459 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-2015-6459?
- 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-2015-6459 published?
- CVE-2015-6459 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/app/resources.aspx?prod=pulsenet&type=9
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-439/
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-258-03
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:mds_pulsenet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:mds_pulsenet:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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