CVE-2015-4162

Name: CVE-2015-4162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-06-02T14:59:21.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the management interface in PAN-OS before 5.0.16, 6.x before 6.0.8, and 6.1.x before 6.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the management interface in PAN-OS before 5.0.16, 6.x before 6.0.8, and 6.1.x before 6.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	<= 5.0.15
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0.1
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0.2
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0.3
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0.4
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0.5
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0.6
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.0.7
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.1.0
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.1.1
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.1.2
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	6.1.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4162?

How severe is CVE-2015-4162?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4162 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4162?

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Source: NVD / NIST