How severe is CVE-2015-8753?

CVE-2015-8753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8753?

CVE-2015-8753 affects Sap Afaria. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8753?

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-2015-8753 published?

CVE-2015-8753 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8753

CVE-2015-8753 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Afaria with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sap Afaria
Published: 2016-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Afaria 7.0.6001.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks and wipe or lock mobile devices via a crafted request, related to "Insecure signature," aka SAP Security Note 2134905.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8753?: SAP Afaria 7.0.6001.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks and wipe or lock mobile devices via a crafted request, related to "Insecure signature," aka SAP Security Note 2134905.
How severe is CVE-2015-8753?: CVE-2015-8753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8753?: CVE-2015-8753 affects Sap Afaria. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8753?: 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-2015-8753 published?: CVE-2015-8753 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-15-023-sap-afaria-authorization-bypass-insecure-signature/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:afaria:7.0.6001.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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