How severe is CVE-2015-3446?

CVE-2015-3446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-3446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3446?

CVE-2015-3446 affects Alienvault Unified Security Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3446?

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-2015-3446 published?

CVE-2015-3446 was published on 2015-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3446

CVE-2015-3446 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alienvault Unified Security Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Alienvault Unified Security Management
Published: 2015-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Framework Daemon in AlienVault Unified Security Management before 4.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a crafted plugin configuration file (.cfg).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3446?: The Framework Daemon in AlienVault Unified Security Management before 4.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a crafted plugin configuration file (.cfg).
How severe is CVE-2015-3446?: CVE-2015-3446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-3446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3446?: CVE-2015-3446 affects Alienvault Unified Security Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3446?: 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-2015-3446 published?: CVE-2015-3446 was published on 2015-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:unified_security_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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