How severe is CVE-2015-1489?

CVE-2015-1489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1489?

CVE-2015-1489 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1489?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1489 published?

CVE-2015-1489 was published on 2015-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1489

CVE-2015-1489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Published: 2015-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1489?: The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1489?: CVE-2015-1489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1489?: CVE-2015-1489 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1489 published?: CVE-2015-1489 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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