How severe is CVE-2015-6742?

CVE-2015-6742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6742?

CVE-2015-6742 affects Basware Banking. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6742?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-6742 published?

CVE-2015-6742 was published on 2015-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6742

CVE-2015-6742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Basware Banking with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Basware Banking
Published: 2015-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Basware Banking (Maksuliikenne) before 8.90.07.X uses a hardcoded password for the ANCO account, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging knowledge of this password. NOTE: this identifier was SPLIT from CVE-2015-0942 per ADT2 and ADT3 due to different vulnerability types and different affected versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6742?: Basware Banking (Maksuliikenne) before 8.90.07.X uses a hardcoded password for the ANCO account, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging knowledge of this password. NOTE: this identifier was SPLIT from CVE-2015-0942 per ADT2 and ADT3 due to different vulnerability types and different affected versions.
How severe is CVE-2015-6742?: CVE-2015-6742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6742?: CVE-2015-6742 affects Basware Banking. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6742 published?: CVE-2015-6742 was published on 2015-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:basware:banking:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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