CVE-2022-37015
CVE-2022-37015 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Detection And Response 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Detection And Response
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (SEDR) Appliance, prior to 4.7.0, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37015?
- Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response (SEDR) Appliance, prior to 4.7.0, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37015?
- CVE-2022-37015 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-2022-37015 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37015?
- CVE-2022-37015 affects Symantec Endpoint Detection And Response. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37015?
- 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-2022-37015 published?
- CVE-2022-37015 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_detection_and_response:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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