How severe is CVE-2015-7258?

CVE-2015-7258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7258?

CVE-2015-7258 primarily affects Zte Zxv10 W300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7258?

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-2015-7258 published?

CVE-2015-7258 was published on 2017-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7258

CVE-2015-7258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zte Zxv10 W300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Zte Zxv10 W300 Firmware
Published: 2017-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZTE ADSL ZXV10 W300 modems W300V2.1.0f_ER7_PE_O57 and W300V2.1.0h_ER7_PE_O57 allow remote authenticated users to obtain user passwords by displaying user information in a Telnet connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7258?: ZTE ADSL ZXV10 W300 modems W300V2.1.0f_ER7_PE_O57 and W300V2.1.0h_ER7_PE_O57 allow remote authenticated users to obtain user passwords by displaying user information in a Telnet connection.
How severe is CVE-2015-7258?: CVE-2015-7258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7258?: CVE-2015-7258 primarily affects Zte Zxv10 W300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7258?: 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-2015-7258 published?: CVE-2015-7258 was published on 2017-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:zte:zxv10_w300_firmware:w300v2.1.0f_er7_pe_o57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zte:zxv10_w300_firmware:w300v2.1.0h_er7_pe_o57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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