CVE-2015-8798

Name: CVE-2015-8798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-08T14:59:06.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8798 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Management Server in Symantec Embedded Security: Critical System Protection (SES:CSP) 1.0.x before 1.0 MP5, Embedded Security: Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices (SES:CSP) 6.5.0 before MP1, Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9 MP6, Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server (DCS:SA) 6.x before 6.5 MP1 and 6.6 before MP1, and Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server and Agents (DCS:SA) through 6.6 MP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Management Server in Symantec Embedded Security: Critical System Protection (SES:CSP) 1.0.x before 1.0 MP5, Embedded Security: Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices (SES:CSP) 6.5.0 before MP1, Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9 MP6, Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server (DCS:SA) 6.x before 6.5 MP1 and 6.6 before MP1, and Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server and Agents (DCS:SA) through 6.6 MP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.54%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Symantec Critical System Protection	<= 5.2.9
Broadcom	Symantec Data Center Security Server	6.5.0
Broadcom	Symantec Data Center Security Server	6.6.0
Broadcom	Symantec Data Center Security Server And Agents	<= 6.6.0
Broadcom	Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection	<= 1.0
Broadcom	Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection For Controllers And Devices	<= 6.5.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90884Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160607_00Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90884Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160607_00Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8798?

How severe is CVE-2015-8798?

CVE-2015-8798 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8798?

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