How severe is CVE-2015-8282?

CVE-2015-8282 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-2015-8282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8282?

CVE-2015-8282 affects Seawell Networks Spectrum Sdc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8282?

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-2015-8282 published?

CVE-2015-8282 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8282

CVE-2015-8282 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Seawell Networks Spectrum Sdc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Seawell Networks Spectrum Sdc
Published: 2017-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00 has a default password of "admin" for the "admin" account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8282?: SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00 has a default password of "admin" for the "admin" account.
How severe is CVE-2015-8282?: CVE-2015-8282 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-2015-8282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8282?: CVE-2015-8282 affects Seawell Networks Spectrum Sdc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8282?: 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-2015-8282 published?: CVE-2015-8282 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:seawell_networks:spectrum_sdc:02.05.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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