Weak Password Recovery in H3C NX15 by H3C
CVE-2026-15479

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

H3c
Status
Nx15
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-15479?

A vulnerability in H3C NX15 V100R017 affects the password modification endpoint, allowing attackers to exploit weak password recovery processes through the 'newPass' argument. This issue enables remote manipulation of administrator credentials, posing significant risks to system integrity. The vulnerability has been disclosed publicly, prompting security concerns, and the vendor was informed ahead of the announcement.

Affected Version(s)

NX15 V100R017

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-15479 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/377785
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/377785/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15479
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

coconut (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.