How severe is CVE-2015-5692?

CVE-2015-5692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5692?

CVE-2015-5692 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5692?

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-2015-5692 published?

CVE-2015-5692 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5692

CVE-2015-5692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. 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 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Web Gateway
Published: 2015-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

admin_messages.php in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a safe extension and content type, and then leveraging an improper Sudo configuration to make this a setuid-root file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5692?: admin_messages.php in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a safe extension and content type, and then leveraging an improper Sudo configuration to make this a setuid-root file.
How severe is CVE-2015-5692?: CVE-2015-5692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5692?: CVE-2015-5692 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5692?: 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-2015-5692 published?: CVE-2015-5692 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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