CVE-2015-4282: Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) through 8.0.120.7 uses weak permissions for unspecified binary files,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-4282 is a local privilege escalation in Cisco Mobility Services Engine. A user who already has local access could abuse weak permissions on unspecified binary files to gain root privileges. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, detailed affected CPEs, exploit evidence, or fixed-version details. Exposure appears limited to Cisco Mobility Services Engine deployments running versions through 8.0.120.7, especially where local shell or appliance access is available to non-root users. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete. Treat this as a targeted infrastructure hardening issue, not a confirmed active-exploitation emergency. Prioritize any exposed Cisco MSE systems with local user access, shared administrator workflows, or weak credential hygiene. Mitigation focus: Identify Cisco MSE instances and confirm software versions.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20151104-privmse for fixed-release guidance.; Restrict local appliance access to trusted administrators only..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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