CVE-2015-8151: symantec encryption_management_server OS Command Injection
CVSS: 9.1v3.0CriticalModified
Published 18-02-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-8151 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) OS Command Injection vulnerability in symantec encryption_management_server. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.62%
0%100%
Low · -0.23 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-02-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by leveraging console administrator access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.62%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
76%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.23 pp
From 1.85% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.62%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Symantec1 product
- encryption_management_server≤ 3.3.2
1 vendor · 1 product