CVE-2015-1490

Name: CVE-2015-1490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-01T01:59:07.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a relative pathname in a client installation package.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a relative pathname in a client installation package.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.38%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Endpoint Protection Manager	12.1.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1490?

How severe is CVE-2015-1490?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1490?

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Source: NVD / NIST