How severe is CVE-2015-8765?

CVE-2015-8765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2015-8765 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8765?

CVE-2015-8765 affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8765?

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-2015-8765 published?

CVE-2015-8765 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8765

CVE-2015-8765 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
Published: 2016-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Intel McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.6.9 and earlier, 5.0.x, 5.1.x before 5.1.3 Hotfix 1106041, and 5.3.x before 5.3.1 Hotfix 1106041 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections (ACC) library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8765?: Intel McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.6.9 and earlier, 5.0.x, 5.1.x before 5.1.3 Hotfix 1106041, and 5.3.x before 5.3.1 Hotfix 1106041 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections (ACC) library.
How severe is CVE-2015-8765?: CVE-2015-8765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2015-8765 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8765?: CVE-2015-8765 affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8765?: 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-2015-8765 published?: CVE-2015-8765 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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