CVE-2015-3960: The firmware in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and Magnum 10K switches uses hardcoded RSA pri
CVE-2015-3960 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting magnum 10k firmware, magnum 6k firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The firmware in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and Magnum 10K switches uses hardcoded RSA private keys and certificates across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms for HTTPS sessions by leveraging knowledge of a private key from another installation.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-310 |
| Published | 2015-08-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2015-3960?
magnum 10k firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.5.5; magnum 6k firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-3960 being exploited?
CVE-2015-3960 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2015-3960 affect?
CVE-2015-3960 affects magnum 10k firmware, magnum 6k firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The firmware in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and Magnum 10K switches uses hardcoded RSA private keys and certificates across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptog
How urgent is CVE-2015-3960?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2015-3961 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE The web-server component in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and Magnum 10K switches allows rem
- CVE-2015-3959 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE UPGRADE The firmware in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and Magnum 10K switches has a hardcoded serial
- CVE-2015-3942 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE UPGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web-server component in MNS before 4.5.6 on Belden