CVE-2013-5015Endpoint Protection Manager SQL Injection
SQL injection vulnerability in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote authenticated users to…
Published Feb 14, 2014 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-5015 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec), Protection Center (Symantec).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 11, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jul 11, 2014
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 11, 2014 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Protection ManagerSymantec | 11.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3 | n/a |
| Protection CenterSymantec | 12.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 14, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 11, 2014
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorysymantec.com · securityupdates
- exploitMSF symantec_endpoint_manager_rce.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-31853
- exploitExploitDB-31917
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspe…
Affected: Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec) versions 11.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3; Protection Center (Symantec) versions 12.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 11, 2014.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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