How severe is CVE-2015-7249?

CVE-2015-7249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-7249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7249?

CVE-2015-7249 affects Zte Zxhn H108n R1a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7249?

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

When was CVE-2015-7249 published?

CVE-2015-7249 was published on 2015-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7249

CVE-2015-7249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zte Zxhn H108n R1a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zte Zxhn H108n R1a Firmware
Published: 2015-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZTE ZXHN H108N R1A devices before ZTE.bhs.ZXHNH108NR1A.k_PE allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a modified request, as demonstrated by leveraging the support account to change a password via a cgi-bin/webproc accountpsd action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7249?: ZTE ZXHN H108N R1A devices before ZTE.bhs.ZXHNH108NR1A.k_PE allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a modified request, as demonstrated by leveraging the support account to change a password via a cgi-bin/webproc accountpsd action.
How severe is CVE-2015-7249?: CVE-2015-7249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-7249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7249?: CVE-2015-7249 affects Zte Zxhn H108n R1a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7249 published?: CVE-2015-7249 was published on 2015-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:zte:zxhn_h108n_r1a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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