CVE-2015-4196

Name: CVE-2015-4196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-04T10:59:02.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4196 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Platform Software before 4.4.5 in Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager (CDM) 8.x has a hardcoded password for a privileged account, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access by leveraging knowledge of this password and entering it in an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuq45546.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Platform Software before 4.4.5 in Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager (CDM) 8.x has a hardcoded password for a privileged account, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access by leveraging knowledge of this password and entering it in an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuq45546.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Communications Domain Manager	4.4.1
Cisco	Unified Communications Domain Manager	4.4.2
Cisco	Unified Communications Domain Manager	4.4.3
Cisco	Unified Communications Domain Manager	4.4.4

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20150701-cucdmVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20150701-cucdmVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 4, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4196?

How severe is CVE-2015-4196?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4196 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4196?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-4196?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST