CVE-2015-6456

Name: CVE-2015-6456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-18T22:59:05.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6456 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.. EPSS estimates a 3.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.78%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Mds Pulsenet	<= 3.1.3

References

http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/app/resources.aspx?prod=pulsenet&type=9Vendor Advisory
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-440/
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-258-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/app/resources.aspx?prod=pulsenet&type=9Vendor Advisory
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-440/
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-258-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6456?

How severe is CVE-2015-6456?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6456 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6456?

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Source: NVD / NIST