CVE-2015-0936
CriticalPublic exploitCeragon FibeAir IP-10 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for the mateidu user, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of the private key.
Published Jun 1, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-0936 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Fibeair Ip-10 Firmware (Ceragon).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Ceragon FibeAir IP-10 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for the mateidu user, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of the private key.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Fibeair Ip-10 FirmwareCeragon | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 1, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-320
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131259/Ceragon-FibeAir-IP-10-SSH-Private-Key-Exposure.html
- advisory20150401 Ceragon FibeAir IP-10 SSH Private Key Exposure (CVE-2015-0936)
- advisoryhttps://gist.github.com/todb-r7/5d86ecc8118f9eeecc15
- advisory73696
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131260/Ceragon-FibeAir-IP-10-SSH-Private-Key-Exposure.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Ceragon FibeAir IP-10 have a default SSH public key in the authorized_keys file for the mateidu user, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of the private key.
Affected: Fibeair Ip-10 Firmware (Ceragon). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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