Is CVE-2015-6476 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2015-6476 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2015-6476 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-6476 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6476?

CVE-2015-6476 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2015-6476

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 7, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Advantech EKI-122x-BE devices with firmware before 1.65, EKI-132x devices with firmware before 1.98, and EKI-136x devices with firmware before 1.27 have hardcoded SSH keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-6476 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.

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

advantech14 product(s)

eki-1321 series firmwareeki-1322 series firmwareeki-1321eki-1322eki-1361 series firmwareeki-1362 series firmwareeki-1361eki-1362eki-122x series firmwareeki-1221eki-1221deki-1222+2

Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries