How severe is CVE-2015-6547?

CVE-2015-6547 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6547 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-2015-6547?

CVE-2015-6547 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6547?

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-2015-6547 published?

CVE-2015-6547 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6547

CVE-2015-6547 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
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 at boot time via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6547?: 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 at boot time via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-6547?: CVE-2015-6547 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6547 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-2015-6547?: CVE-2015-6547 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6547?: 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-2015-6547 published?: CVE-2015-6547 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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