How severe is CVE-2015-6473?

CVE-2015-6473 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-2015-6473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6473?

CVE-2015-6473 primarily affects Wago 750-849 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6473?

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-2015-6473 published?

CVE-2015-6473 was published on 2017-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6473

CVE-2015-6473 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wago 750-849 Firmware 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Wago 750-849 Firmware
Published: 2017-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WAGO IO 750-849 01.01.27 and WAGO IO 750-881 01.02.05 do not contain privilege separation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6473?: WAGO IO 750-849 01.01.27 and WAGO IO 750-881 01.02.05 do not contain privilege separation.
How severe is CVE-2015-6473?: CVE-2015-6473 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-2015-6473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6473?: CVE-2015-6473 primarily affects Wago 750-849 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6473?: 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-2015-6473 published?: CVE-2015-6473 was published on 2017-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:wago:750-849_firmware:01.01.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:758-870_firmware:01.01.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:758-870_firmware:01.02.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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