What is CVE-2015-1486?

CVE-2015-1486 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint_protection_manager, classified under Improper Authentication. Published 2015-08-01.

Is CVE-2015-1486 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Auth bypass in Symantec Endpoint_protection_manager

CVE-2015-1486

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted password-reset action that triggers a new administrative session.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.785 (99.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Symantec Endpoint_protection_manager — versions 12.1.0
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-287 — Improper Authentication

Public proof-of-concept exploits

rapid7/metasploit-framework

References

37812 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
76074 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
1033165 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
secure@symantec.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1486?: CVE-2015-1486 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint_protection_manager, classified under Improper Authentication. Published 2015-08-01.
Is CVE-2015-1486 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.