How severe is CVE-2015-7247?

CVE-2015-7247 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-2015-7247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7247?

CVE-2015-7247 primarily affects D-link Dvg-n5402sp 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-2015-7247?

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-2015-7247 published?

CVE-2015-7247 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7247

CVE-2015-7247 is a critical-severity vulnerability in D-link Dvg-n5402sp Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: D-link Dvg-n5402sp Firmware
Published: 2017-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 discloses usernames, passwords, keys, values, and web account hashes (super and admin) in plaintext when running a configuration backup, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7247?: D-Link DVG-N5402SP with firmware W1000CN-00, W1000CN-03, or W2000EN-00 discloses usernames, passwords, keys, values, and web account hashes (super and admin) in plaintext when running a configuration backup, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2015-7247?: CVE-2015-7247 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-2015-7247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7247?: CVE-2015-7247 primarily affects D-link Dvg-n5402sp 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-2015-7247?: 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-2015-7247 published?: CVE-2015-7247 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dvg-n5402sp_firmware:w1000cn-00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dvg-n5402sp_firmware:w1000cn-03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dvg-n5402sp_firmware:w2000en-00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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