Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-1489?

Affected: Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec) versions 12.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-1489 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-1489 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-1489?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-1489?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2015-1489 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2015-1489Endpoint Protection Manager Vulnerability

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Published Jul 31, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-1489 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.5 v2) affecting Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 25% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

8.5

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

25%

Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

51/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

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

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150730_00

Description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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-264

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Is CVE-2015-1489 On Your Attack Surface?

Brandefense matches it against the products discovered on your perimeter and opens a finding the day a CVE like this is listed.