HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-2746
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CVE-2015-2746

CWE-77Published: March 26, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-2746 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-2015-2746. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

websense2 product(s)
tritonv-series appliances
Source: NVD CPE · 2 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.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/October-2014-Hotfix-Summary-for-Websense-Solutions
ADVISORYhttp://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/October-2014-Hotfix-Summary-for-Websense-Solutions

All References (12)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130899/Websense-Appliance-Manager-Command-Injection.htmlExploit
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/104
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534910/100/0/threaded
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http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/October-2014-Hotfix-Summary-for-Websense-SolutionsVendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36423/
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https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140906/command_injection_vulnerability_in_network_diagnostics_tool_of_websense_appliance_manager.htmlExploit
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130899/Websense-Appliance-Manager-Command-Injection.htmlExploit
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/104
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534910/100/0/threaded
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http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/October-2014-Hotfix-Summary-for-Websense-SolutionsVendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36423/
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https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140906/command_injection_vulnerability_in_network_diagnostics_tool_of_websense_appliance_manager.htmlExploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-2746
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 26, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-2746 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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