How severe is CVE-2015-8249?

CVE-2015-8249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8249?

CVE-2015-8249 affects Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8249?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-8249 published?

CVE-2015-8249 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8249

CVE-2015-8249 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Manageengine Desktop Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Manageengine Desktop Central
Published: 2017-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The FileUploadServlet class in ManageEngine Desktop Central 9 before build 91093 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8249?: The FileUploadServlet class in ManageEngine Desktop Central 9 before build 91093 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-8249?: CVE-2015-8249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8249?: CVE-2015-8249 affects Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-8249 published?: CVE-2015-8249 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:desktop_central:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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