HIGH
CVE-2019-15015
CWE-798Published: October 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In the Zingbox Inspector, versions 1.294 and earlier, hardcoded credentials for root and inspector user accounts are present in the system software, which can result in unauthorized users gaining access to the system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-15015 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
zingbox1 product(s)
inspector
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-15015Third Party Advisory
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-15015Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-15015
CVSS Score8.4 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-798
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 9, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-798)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-15015 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.