CVE-2015-5692

Name: CVE-2015-5692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-20T20:59:07.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. admin_messages.php in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a safe extension and content type, and then leveraging an improper Sudo configuration to make this a setuid-root file.. EPSS estimates a 5.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

admin_messages.php in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a safe extension and content type, and then leveraging an improper Sudo configuration to make this a setuid-root file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.12%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Web Gateway	<= 5.2.2

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5692?

How severe is CVE-2015-5692?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5692 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5692?

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Source: NVD / NIST