How severe is CVE-2015-8100?

CVE-2015-8100 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-8100 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-2015-8100?

CVE-2015-8100 affects Net-snmp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8100?

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

When was CVE-2015-8100 published?

CVE-2015-8100 was published on 2015-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8100

CVE-2015-8100 is a low-severity vulnerability in Net-snmp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Net-snmp
Published: 2015-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The net-snmp package in OpenBSD through 5.8 uses 0644 permissions for snmpd.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive community information by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8100?: The net-snmp package in OpenBSD through 5.8 uses 0644 permissions for snmpd.conf, which allows local users to obtain sensitive community information by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2015-8100?: CVE-2015-8100 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-8100 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-2015-8100?: CVE-2015-8100 affects Net-snmp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8100?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8100 published?: CVE-2015-8100 was published on 2015-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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