How severe is CVE-2015-6860?

CVE-2015-6860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-6860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6860?

CVE-2015-6860 primarily affects Hp Network Switch Software. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6860?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-6860 published?

CVE-2015-6860 was published on 2016-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6860

CVE-2015-6860 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Network Switch Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Network Switch Software
Published: 2016-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE Network Switches with software 15.16.x and 15.17.x allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6859.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6860?: HPE Network Switches with software 15.16.x and 15.17.x allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6859.
How severe is CVE-2015-6860?: CVE-2015-6860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-6860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6860?: CVE-2015-6860 primarily affects Hp Network Switch Software. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6860?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6860 published?: CVE-2015-6860 was published on 2016-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (54)

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