How severe is CVE-2015-8265?

CVE-2015-8265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8265?

CVE-2015-8265 primarily affects Huawei E5151 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-2015-8265?

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-2015-8265 published?

CVE-2015-8265 was published on 2016-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8265

CVE-2015-8265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei E5151 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei E5151 Firmware
Published: 2016-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Huawei Mobile WiFi E5151 routers with software before E5151s-2TCPU-V200R001B146D27SP00C00 and E5186 routers with software before V200R001B310D01SP00C00 allow DNS query packets using the static source port, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8265?: Huawei Mobile WiFi E5151 routers with software before E5151s-2TCPU-V200R001B146D27SP00C00 and E5186 routers with software before V200R001B310D01SP00C00 allow DNS query packets using the static source port, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof responses via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8265?: CVE-2015-8265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8265?: CVE-2015-8265 primarily affects Huawei E5151 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-2015-8265?: 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-2015-8265 published?: CVE-2015-8265 was published on 2016-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:e5151_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:e5186_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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