How severe is CVE-2015-8228?

CVE-2015-8228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-8228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8228?

CVE-2015-8228 affects Huawei Ar Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8228?

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

When was CVE-2015-8228 published?

CVE-2015-8228 was published on 2015-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8228

CVE-2015-8228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ar Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Huawei Ar Firmware
Published: 2015-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SFTP server in Huawei AR 120, 150, 160, 200, 500, 1200, 2200, 3200, and 3600 routers with software before V200R006SPH003 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8228?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the SFTP server in Huawei AR 120, 150, 160, 200, 500, 1200, 2200, 3200, and 3600 routers with software before V200R006SPH003 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8228?: CVE-2015-8228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-8228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8228?: CVE-2015-8228 affects Huawei Ar Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8228 published?: CVE-2015-8228 was published on 2015-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www1.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-461676.htm

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ar_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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