CVE-2016-5307: symantec endpoint_protection_manager Path Traversal
CVSS: 4.3v3.0MediumModified
Published 30-06-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-5307 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in symantec endpoint_protection_manager. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.91%
0%100%
Low · +0.57 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-06-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files in the web-root directory tree via unspecified vectors.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.91%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
87%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.57 pp
From 2.35% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.91%
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
- endpoint_protection_manager≤ 12.1.6
1 vendor · 1 product