CVE-2015-0666
HighExploitedPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in the fmserver servlet in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 7.1(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted pathname, aka Bug ID CSCus00241.
Published Apr 3, 2015 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-0666 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Prime Data Center Network Manager (Cisco).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 1, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Prime Data Center Network Manager 7.0\(2\).
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the fmserver servlet in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 7.1(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted pathname, aka Bug ID CSCus00241.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Data Center Network ManagerCisco | 6.3\(1\), 6.3\(2\), 7.0\(1\) | 7.0\(2\) |
Patched Releases
Prime Data Center Network Manager
7.0\(2\)
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 1, 2015
Publicly disclosed
Apr 3, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisory20150401 Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager File Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the fmserver servlet in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 7.1(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted pathname, aka Bug ID CSCus00241.
Affected: Prime Data Center Network Manager (Cisco) versions 6.3\(1\), 6.3\(2\), 7.0\(1\). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 1, 2015.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Prime Data Center Network Manager 7.0\(2\).
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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