CVE-2015-7378

Name: CVE-2015-7378
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-18T15:59:00.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7378 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Panda Security URL Filtering before 4.3.1.9 uses a weak ACL for the "Panda Security URL Filtering" directory and installed files, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying Panda_URL_Filteringb.exe.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Panda Security URL Filtering before 4.3.1.9 uses a weak ACL for the "Panda Security URL Filtering" directory and installed files, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying Panda_URL_Filteringb.exe.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Panda Url Filtering	<= 4.3.1.8

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136607/Panda-Security-URL-Filtering-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39670/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136607/Panda-Security-URL-Filtering-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39670/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7378?

How severe is CVE-2015-7378?

CVE-2015-7378 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7378?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST