How severe is CVE-2015-8148?

CVE-2015-8148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8148?

CVE-2015-8148 affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8148?

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-2015-8148 published?

CVE-2015-8148 was published on 2016-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8148

CVE-2015-8148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Symantec Encryption Management Server
Published: 2016-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LDAP service in Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about administrator accounts via a modified request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8148?: The LDAP service in Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about administrator accounts via a modified request.
How severe is CVE-2015-8148?: CVE-2015-8148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8148?: CVE-2015-8148 affects Symantec Encryption Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8148?: 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-2015-8148 published?: CVE-2015-8148 was published on 2016-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_management_server:*:mp11:*:*:*:*:*:*

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