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CVE-2015-6396

The CLI command parser on Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W devices allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands as an administrator via crafted parameters, aka Bug IDs CSCuv90134, CSCux58161, and CSCux73567.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 6 products from cisco, from cisco, from cisco and 3 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2016-08-08T00:59:00.140

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 7.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Access Vector: LOCAL
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-78

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Operating System	cisco	rv110w_wireless-n_vpn_firewall_firmware	*	Yes
Hardware	cisco	rv110w_wireless-n_vpn_firewall	-	No
Operating System	cisco	rv130w_wireless-n_multifunction_vpn_router_firmware	*	Yes
Hardware	cisco	rv130w_wireless-n_multifunction_vpn_router	-	No
Operating System	cisco	rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router_firmware	*	Yes
Hardware	cisco	rv215w_wireless-n_vpn_router	-	No

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160803-rv110_130w1 Mitigation, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92269 ([email protected])
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036528 ([email protected])
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45986/ ([email protected])
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160803-rv110_130w1 Mitigation, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92269 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036528 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45986/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For cisco's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.