CVE-2015-1187 Exploited in the Wild — multiple devices

Vendor	Product	Version	Status
n/a	n/a	n/a	Affected

Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources

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Source	Added
CISA First	2022-03-25 00:00 UTC

Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Metasploit	https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/multi_ncc_ping_exec.rb	Apr 28, 2025

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CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 9.8 Critical

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 10.0 High

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitation Status

Exploited in the wild

Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA

Proof of concept available

Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:08 UTC

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

Improper Authentication

Scanner Integrations

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Potential Proof of Concepts

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multi_ncc_ping_exec

metasploit · Created Unknown

Metasploit module for CVE-2015-1187

Timeline

Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.

28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC about 1 year ago

28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago

Metasploit module available

Exploit module available
28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC about 1 year ago

28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago

Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
25 Mar 2022 00:00 UTC over 4 years ago

25 Mar 2022 00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago

Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
21 Sep 2017 16:00 UTC almost 9 years ago

21 Sep 2017 16:00 UTC · almost 9 years ago

CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
17 Jan 2015 00:00 UTC over 11 years ago

17 Jan 2015 00:00 UTC · over 11 years ago

CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2015-1187",
  "title": "The ping tool in multiple D-Link and TRENDnet devices allow remote attackers ...",
  "affected_vendor": "D-Link",
  "affected_product": "multiple devices",
  "affected_versions": [
    { "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
  ],
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 9.8,
  "epss_score": 0.82863,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
  "proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
  "scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}

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CVE-2015-1187

At a Glance

Affected Versions

CVE References