How severe is CVE-2015-6476?

CVE-2015-6476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-6476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6476?

CVE-2015-6476 primarily affects Advantech Eki-1321 Series Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6476?

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-2015-6476 published?

CVE-2015-6476 was published on 2015-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6476

CVE-2015-6476 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Eki-1321 Series Firmware 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Advantech Eki-1321 Series Firmware
Published: 2015-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Advantech EKI-122x-BE devices with firmware before 1.65, EKI-132x devices with firmware before 1.98, and EKI-136x devices with firmware before 1.27 have hardcoded SSH keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6476?: Advantech EKI-122x-BE devices with firmware before 1.65, EKI-132x devices with firmware before 1.98, and EKI-136x devices with firmware before 1.27 have hardcoded SSH keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.
How severe is CVE-2015-6476?: CVE-2015-6476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-6476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6476?: CVE-2015-6476 primarily affects Advantech Eki-1321 Series Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6476?: 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-2015-6476 published?: CVE-2015-6476 was published on 2015-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-309-01

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-1321_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-1322_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-1361_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-1362_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-122x_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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