CVE-2015-1486

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted password-reset action that triggers a new administrative session.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 99.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 1, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (8)

secure@symantechttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76074
secure@symantechttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033165
secure@symantechttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150730_00
secure@symantechttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37812/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76074
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033165
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150730_00
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37812/

Data Freshness Timeline

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2026-06-07 15:22 UTCEPSS rescore
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2026-05-23 00:21 UTCEG score recompute
2026-05-23 00:21 UTCGHSA enrichment
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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-37812✓ verified
First seen Aug 18, 2015
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager - Authentication Bypass / Code Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/http/sepm_auth_bypass_rce✓ verified
First seen Jul 31, 2015
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Authentication Bypass and Code Execution
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2015-1486?

CVE-2015-1486 is a none vulnerability published on August 1, 2015. The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted password-reset action that triggers a new administrative session.

When was CVE-2015-1486 disclosed?

CVE-2015-1486 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 1, 2015, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-1486 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-1486 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2015-1486?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-1486, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-1486

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