CVE-2015-4221

Name: CVE-2015-4221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-06-26T10:59:05.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service 9.1(1) does not properly restrict access to encrypted passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine cleartext passwords, and consequently execute arbitrary commands, by visiting an unspecified web page and then conducting a decryption attack, aka Bug ID CSCuq46194.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service 9.1(1) does not properly restrict access to encrypted passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine cleartext passwords, and consequently execute arbitrary commands, by visiting an unspecified web page and then conducting a decryption attack, aka Bug ID CSCuq46194.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	9.1\(1\)

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39505Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75401Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032716Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39505Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75401Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032716Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4221?

How severe is CVE-2015-4221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4221?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST