How severe is CVE-2015-7600?

CVE-2015-7600 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-7600 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7600?

CVE-2015-7600 primarily affects Cisco Vpn Client. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7600?

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-2015-7600 published?

CVE-2015-7600 was published on 2015-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7600

CVE-2015-7600 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Vpn Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Vpn Client
Published: 2015-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco VPN Client 5.x through 5.0.07.0440 uses weak permissions for vpnclient.ini, which allows local users to gain privileges by entering an arbitrary program name in the Command field of the ApplicationLauncher section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7600?: Cisco VPN Client 5.x through 5.0.07.0440 uses weak permissions for vpnclient.ini, which allows local users to gain privileges by entering an arbitrary program name in the Command field of the ApplicationLauncher section.
How severe is CVE-2015-7600?: CVE-2015-7600 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-7600 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7600?: CVE-2015-7600 primarily affects Cisco Vpn Client. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7600?: 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-2015-7600 published?: CVE-2015-7600 was published on 2015-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.01.0600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.02.0090:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.2.0090:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.03.0530:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.03.0560:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.04.0300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.05.0290:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.06.0160:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.7.0240:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.7.0290:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.07.0290:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.07.0410:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.07.0440:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:5.0.7.0440:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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