How severe is CVE-2015-5693?

CVE-2015-5693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5693?

CVE-2015-5693 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5693?

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-2015-5693 published?

CVE-2015-5693 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5693

CVE-2015-5693 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Symantec Web Gateway
Published: 2015-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 commands via vectors related to "traffic capture."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5693?: 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 commands via vectors related to "traffic capture."
How severe is CVE-2015-5693?: CVE-2015-5693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5693?: CVE-2015-5693 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5693?: 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-2015-5693 published?: CVE-2015-5693 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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