How severe is CVE-2015-7254?

CVE-2015-7254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7254?

CVE-2015-7254 primarily affects Huawei Hg532e. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7254?

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

When was CVE-2015-7254 published?

CVE-2015-7254 was published on 2015-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7254

CVE-2015-7254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Hg532e with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Huawei Hg532e
Published: 2015-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability on Huawei HG532e, HG532n, and HG532s devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an icon/ URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7254?: Directory traversal vulnerability on Huawei HG532e, HG532n, and HG532s devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an icon/ URI.
How severe is CVE-2015-7254?: CVE-2015-7254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7254?: CVE-2015-7254 primarily affects Huawei Hg532e. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7254 published?: CVE-2015-7254 was published on 2015-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:huawei:hg532e:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:huawei:hg532n:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:huawei:hg532s:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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