CVE-2017-15531
CVE-2017-15531 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Reporter 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Symantec Reporter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Reporter 9.5 prior to 9.5.4.1 and 10.1 prior to 10.1.5.5 does not restrict excessive authentication attempts for management interface users. A remote attacker can use brute force search to guess a user password and gain access to Reporter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15531?
- Symantec Reporter 9.5 prior to 9.5.4.1 and 10.1 prior to 10.1.5.5 does not restrict excessive authentication attempts for management interface users. A remote attacker can use brute force search to guess a user password and gain access to Reporter.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15531?
- CVE-2017-15531 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-2017-15531 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15531?
- CVE-2017-15531 primarily affects Symantec Reporter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15531?
- 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-2017-15531 published?
- CVE-2017-15531 was published on 2018-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102751
- https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/SA158
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:reporter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:reporter:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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