How severe is CVE-2015-2828?

CVE-2015-2828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-2828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2828?

CVE-2015-2828 primarily affects Broadcom Spectrum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2828?

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

When was CVE-2015-2828 published?

CVE-2015-2828 was published on 2015-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2828

CVE-2015-2828 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Spectrum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Broadcom Spectrum
Published: 2015-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Spectrum 9.2.x and 9.3.x before 9.3 H02 does not properly validate serialized Java objects, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain administrative privileges via crafted object data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2828?: CA Spectrum 9.2.x and 9.3.x before 9.3 H02 does not properly validate serialized Java objects, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain administrative privileges via crafted object data.
How severe is CVE-2015-2828?: CVE-2015-2828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-2828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2828?: CVE-2015-2828 primarily affects Broadcom Spectrum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-2828 published?: CVE-2015-2828 was published on 2015-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:spectrum:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:spectrum:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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