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CVE-2015-6296

7.2 · HIGH

Cisco Prime Network Registrar (CPNR) 8.1(3.3), 8.2(3), and 8.3(2) has a default account, which allows local users to obtain root access by leveraging knowledge of the credentials, aka Bug ID CSCuw2…

Published Sep 18, 2015ciscoCWE-264EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2015-6296 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco prime_network_registrar. It was published on September 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco Prime Network Registrar (CPNR) 8.1(3.3), 8.2(3), and 8.3(2) has a default account, which allows local users to obtain root access by leveraging knowledge of the credentials, aka Bug ID CSCuw21825.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update prime_network_registrar to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41041Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033613Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=41041Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033613

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6296?

CVE-2015-6296 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco prime_network_registrar. It was published on September 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-6296?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6296?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update prime_network_registrar to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-6296?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-6296 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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