CVE-2015-6265

Name: CVE-2015-6265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-27T02:59:15.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CLI in Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) 4700 A5 3.0 and earlier allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and read or write to files, by entering an unspecified CLI command with a crafted file as this command's input, aka Bug ID CSCur23662.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CLI in Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) 4700 A5 3.0 and earlier allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and read or write to files, by entering an unspecified CLI command with a crafted file as this command's input, aka Bug ID CSCur23662.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Application Control Engine 4700	<= a5_base_3.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40666Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76491Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033381Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=40666Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76491Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033381Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6265?

How severe is CVE-2015-6265?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6265?

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