How severe is CVE-2015-9246?

CVE-2015-9246 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-2015-9246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9246?

CVE-2015-9246 affects Skyboxsecurity Skybox Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9246?

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-2015-9246 published?

CVE-2015-9246 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9246

CVE-2015-9246 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Skyboxsecurity Skybox Platform 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Skyboxsecurity Skybox Platform
Published: 2018-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201. Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution exists via a WAR archive containing a JSP file. The WAR file is sent to /skyboxview-softwareupdate/services/CollectorSoftwareUpdate and the JSP file is reached at /opt/skyboxview/thirdparty/jboss/server/web/work/jboss.web/localhost.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9246?: An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201. Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution exists via a WAR archive containing a JSP file. The WAR file is sent to /skyboxview-softwareupdate/services/CollectorSoftwareUpdate and the JSP file is reached at /opt/skyboxview/thirdparty/jboss/server/web/work/jboss.web/localhost.
How severe is CVE-2015-9246?: CVE-2015-9246 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-2015-9246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9246?: CVE-2015-9246 affects Skyboxsecurity Skybox Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9246?: 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-2015-9246 published?: CVE-2015-9246 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20151210-0_Skybox_Platform_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_v10.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:skyboxsecurity:skybox_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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