CVE-2015-6265: The CLI in Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) 4700 A5 3.0 and earlier allows local users to bypass inte...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local CLI access-control bypass in Cisco Application Control Engine. A user who already has local CLI access may be able to read or write files beyond intended permissions. The bundle does not provide CVSS, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still operating legacy Cisco ACE appliances with CLI accounts. Internet exposure is not indicated by the sources; attacker access appears to require local CLI privileges. Treat this as a legacy infrastructure control issue, not an emergency internet-facing flaw based on current evidence. Prioritize inventory and access restriction, then remediation if affected ACE appliances remain in production. Mitigation focus: Identify any deployed Cisco ACE 4700 or 4710 appliances.; Confirm whether affected systems run A5 3.0 or earlier.; Review Cisco advisory alertId 40666 for supported fixes or workarounds..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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