CVE-2015-7600

Name: CVE-2015-7600
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-06T17:59:27.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7600 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco VPN Client 5.x through 5.0.07.0440 uses weak permissions for vpnclient.ini, which allows local users to gain privileges by entering an arbitrary program name in the Command field of the ApplicationLauncher section.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco VPN Client 5.x through 5.0.07.0440 uses weak permissions for vpnclient.ini, which allows local users to gain privileges by entering an arbitrary program name in the Command field of the ApplicationLauncher section.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.01
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.01.0600
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.2
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.02.0090
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.2.0090
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.03.0530
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.03.0560
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.04.0300
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.5
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.05.0290
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.6
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.06.0160
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.7
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.7.0240
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.7.0290
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.07.0290
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.07.0410
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.07.0440
Cisco	Vpn Client	5.0.7.0440

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033750Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.nettitude.co.uk/vulnerability-discovered-in-unsupported-cisco-systems-vpn-client/Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033750Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.nettitude.co.uk/vulnerability-discovered-in-unsupported-cisco-systems-vpn-client/Exploit

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7600?

How severe is CVE-2015-7600?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7600 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7600?

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