How severe is CVE-2015-4548?

CVE-2015-4548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-4548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4548?

CVE-2015-4548 affects Rsa Web Threat Detection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4548?

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-2015-4548 published?

CVE-2015-4548 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4548

CVE-2015-4548 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rsa Web Threat Detection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Rsa Web Threat Detection
Published: 2015-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC RSA Web Threat Detection before 5.1 SP1 allows local users to obtain root privileges by leveraging access to a service account and writing commands to a service configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4548?: EMC RSA Web Threat Detection before 5.1 SP1 allows local users to obtain root privileges by leveraging access to a service account and writing commands to a service configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2015-4548?: CVE-2015-4548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-4548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4548?: CVE-2015-4548 affects Rsa Web Threat Detection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4548?: 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-2015-4548 published?: CVE-2015-4548 was published on 2015-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rsa:web_threat_detection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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