HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-1480
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CVE-2015-1480

CWE-200Published: February 4, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ZOHO ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (SDP) before 9.0 build 9031 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive ticket information via a (1) getTicketData action to servlet/AJaxServlet or a direct request to (2) swf/flashreport.swf, (3) reports/flash/details.jsp, or (4) reports/CreateReportTable.jsp.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-1480 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-1480. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

manageengine1 product(s)
servicedesk plus
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/readme-9.0.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/readme-9.0.html

All References (14)

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http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/117499
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130081/ManageEngine-ServiceDesk-Plus-9.0-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35904Exploit
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http://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/readme-9.0.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.rewterz.com/vulnerabilities/manageengine-servicedesk-plus-user-privileges-management-vulnerabilityExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534538/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72302
→
http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/117499
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130081/ManageEngine-ServiceDesk-Plus-9.0-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit
→
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35904Exploit
→
http://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/readme-9.0.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.rewterz.com/vulnerabilities/manageengine-servicedesk-plus-user-privileges-management-vulnerabilityExploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534538/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72302

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-1480
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 4, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-1480 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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