CRITICAL
CVE-2015-2897
CWE-200Published: August 8, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sierra Wireless ALEOS before 4.4.2 on AirLink ES, GX, and LS devices has hardcoded root accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a (1) SSH or (2) TELNET session.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-2897 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sierrawireless6 product(s)
aleosairlink es440airlink es450airlink gx440airlink gx450airlink ls300
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/628568Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/628568Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-2897
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 8, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-2897 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.