CVE-2015-8362

Name: CVE-2015-8362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-22T11:59:03.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8362 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The setUpSubtleUserAccount function in /bin/bw on Harman AMX devices before 2015-10-12 has a hardcoded password for the BlackWidow account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) SSH or (2) HTTP session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1984.. EPSS estimates a 4.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The setUpSubtleUserAccount function in /bin/bw on Harman AMX devices before 2015-10-12 has a hardcoded password for the BlackWidow account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) SSH or (2) HTTP session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1984.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.67%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Harman	Amx Firmware	1.2.322
Harman	Amx Firmware	1.3.100

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8362?

How severe is CVE-2015-8362?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8362 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8362?

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Source: NVD / NIST