CVE-2015-4548

Name: CVE-2015-4548
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-12T01:59:19.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4548 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. EMC RSA Web Threat Detection before 5.1 SP1 allows local users to obtain root privileges by leveraging access to a service account and writing commands to a service configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC RSA Web Threat Detection before 5.1 SP1 allows local users to obtain root privileges by leveraging access to a service account and writing commands to a service configuration file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rsa	Web Threat Detection	<= 5.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133779/RSA-Web-Threat-Detection-Privilege-Escalation-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Sep/134Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033672Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133779/RSA-Web-Threat-Detection-Privilege-Escalation-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Sep/134Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033672Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4548?

EMC RSA Web Threat Detection before 5.1 SP1 allows local users to obtain root privileges by leveraging access to a service account and writing commands to a service configuration file.

How severe is CVE-2015-4548?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4548 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4548?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-4548?

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Source: NVD / NIST