CVE-2015-1487
MediumPublic exploitThe management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary files, and consequently obtain administrator privileges, via a crafted filename.
Published Jul 31, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-1487 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v2) affecting Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 52% 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 very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
Get the full CVE-2015-1487 brief as a PDF
Every affected product and fixed release, exploitation status and a first 24 hours response checklist, emailed within minutes.
Description
The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary files, and consequently obtain administrator privileges, via a crafted filename.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Protection ManagerSymantec | 12.1.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 31, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisoryhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150730_00
- exploitMSF sepm_auth_bypass_rce.rb
- exploitExploitDB-37812
- other37812
- other76094
FAQ
Common Questions.
The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary files, and consequently obtain administrator privileges, via a crafted filename.
Affected: Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec) versions 12.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 very likely to be exploited soon.
Is CVE-2015-1487 Running On Your Attack Surface?
Brandefense maps vulnerabilities like this one to your internet-facing assets and tells you exactly where to patch.
Request A Demo