How severe is CVE-2015-1488?

CVE-2015-1488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1488?

CVE-2015-1488 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1488?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-1488 published?

CVE-2015-1488 was published on 2015-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1488

CVE-2015-1488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Published: 2015-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unspecified action handler in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1488?: An unspecified action handler in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1488?: CVE-2015-1488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1488?: CVE-2015-1488 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1488 published?: CVE-2015-1488 was published on 2015-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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