CVE-2015-7820
CVE-2015-7820 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Switch Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Lenovo Switch Center
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Race condition in the administration-panel web service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain privileged-account access, and consequently provide ZipDownload.jsp input containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary files, via a request to port 40080 or 40443.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7820?
- Race condition in the administration-panel web service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain privileged-account access, and consequently provide ZipDownload.jsp input containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary files, via a request to port 40080 or 40443.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7820?
- CVE-2015-7820 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-7820 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7820?
- CVE-2015-7820 primarily affects Lenovo Switch Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7820?
- 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-2015-7820 published?
- CVE-2015-7820 was published on 2015-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-554/
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_2015_074
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:switch_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:system_networking_switch_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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