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CVE-2015-6401

7.5 · HIGH

Cisco EPC3928 devices with EDVA 5.5.10, 5.5.11, and 5.7.1 allow remote attackers to bypass an intended authentication requirement and execute unspecified administrative functions via a crafted HTTP…

Published Dec 14, 2015ciscoCWE-287EPSS 7.63%

Overview

CVE-2015-6401 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco epc3928_docsis_3.0_8x4_wireless_residential_gateway_with_embedded_digital_voice_adapter. It was published on December 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco EPC3928 devices with EDVA 5.5.10, 5.5.11, and 5.7.1 allow remote attackers to bypass an intended authentication requirement and execute unspecified administrative functions via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCux24941.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update epc3928_docsis_3.0_8x4_wireless_residential_gateway_with_embedded_digital_voice_adapter 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/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151208-cwrRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034347Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/39904/Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151208-cwrRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034347Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/39904/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6401?

CVE-2015-6401 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco epc3928_docsis_3.0_8x4_wireless_residential_gateway_with_embedded_digital_voice_adapter. It was published on December 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-6401?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6401?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update epc3928_docsis_3.0_8x4_wireless_residential_gateway_with_embedded_digital_voice_adapter 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-2015-6401?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-6401 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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