CVE-2015-6306

Name: CVE-2015-6306
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-26T01:59:10.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6306 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1(8) on OS X and Linux does not verify pathnames before installation actions, which allows local users to obtain root privileges via a crafted installation file, aka Bug ID CSCuv11947.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1(8) on OS X and Linux does not verify pathnames before installation actions, which allows local users to obtain root privileges via a crafted installation file, aka Bug ID CSCuv11947.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client	4.1.\(8\)

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133685/Cisco-AnyConnect-DMG-Install-Script-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/86Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41135Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536534/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033656Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38303/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150701/cisco_anyconnect_elevation_%20of_privileges_via_dmg_install_script.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133685/Cisco-AnyConnect-DMG-Install-Script-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/86Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41135Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536534/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033656Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38303/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20150701/cisco_anyconnect_elevation_%20of_privileges_via_dmg_install_script.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6306?

How severe is CVE-2015-6306?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6306 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6306?

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