What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6412?

CVE-2015-6412 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.9%.

Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software CVE-2015-6412

CRITICAL

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2016-01-22 psirt@cisco.com

Cisco Authentication Bypass Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 22, 2016 - 11:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software before 02.04.70 has hardcoded (1) root and (2) guest passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session, aka Bug. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software before 02.04.70 has hardcoded (1) root and (2) guest passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCut88070. Affected products include: Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software. Version information: before 02.04.70.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.