VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-5690

CVSS score8.5 HIGH
EPSS probability3.50%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-09-20
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

The management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands by leveraging a "redirect."

Weakness classification

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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