CVE-2015-2746Triton Command Injection
The network diagnostics tool (CommandLineServlet) in the Appliance Manager command line utility (CLU) in Websense TRITON 7.8.3 and V-Series appliances before 7.8.4 Hotfix 02 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the "second"…
Published Mar 26, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2015-2746 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Triton (Websense), V-Series Appliances (Websense).
- 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.
- Fixed versions are available, including V-Series Appliances 7.7.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
25%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
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
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The network diagnostics tool (CommandLineServlet) in the Appliance Manager command line utility (CLU) in Websense TRITON 7.8.3 and V-Series appliances before 7.8.4 Hotfix 02 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the "second" parameter of a command, as demonstrated by the Destination parameter in the ping command.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TritonWebsense | 7.8.3 | n/a |
| V-Series AppliancesWebsense | See advisory | 7.7 |
Patched Releases
V-Series Appliances
7.7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 26, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- advisorywebsense.com · October-2014-Hotfix-Summary-for-Websense-Soluti…
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · Websense-Appliance-Manager-Command-Injection.ht…
- exploitExploitDB-36423
- exploitsecurify.nl · command_injection_vulnerability_in_network_diag…
- other20150318 Command injection vulnerability in network diagnostics tool of Websense Appliance Manager
FAQ
Common Questions.
The network diagnostics tool (CommandLineServlet) in the Appliance Manager command line utility (CLU) in Websense TRITON 7.8.3 and V-Series appliances before 7.8.4 Hotfix 02 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the "second" parameter of a command, as demonstrated…
Affected: Triton (Websense) versions 7.8.3; V-Series Appliances (Websense). 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.
Fixed versions are available, including V-Series Appliances 7.7.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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