CVE-2015-6412

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

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.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 83.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 22, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

Advisory Details (1)

Auto-updated May 7, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

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Cisco Modular Encoding Platform D9036 Software Default Credentials Vulnerability

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160120-d9036

Data Freshness Timeline

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2026-06-08 14:14 UTCEPSS rescore
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-6412?

CVE-2015-6412 is a critical vulnerability published on January 22, 2016. 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.

When was CVE-2015-6412 disclosed?

CVE-2015-6412 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 22, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-6412 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-6412 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 83.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

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

CVE-2015-6412 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-6412?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-6412, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-6412

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