HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-2748
MEDIUM

CVE-2015-2748

CWE-200Published: March 26, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 does not properly restrict access to files in explorer_wse/, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a (1) Web Security incident report or the (2) Explorer configuration (websense.ini) file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-2748 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.

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:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

websense4 product(s)
triton ap datatriton ap emailtriton ap webv-series appliances
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/Vulnerabilities-resolved-in-TRITON-APX-Version-8-0
ADVISORYhttp://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/Vulnerabilities-resolved-in-TRITON-APX-Version-8-0

All References (10)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130901/Websense-Explorer-Missing-Access-Control.htmlExploit
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/107
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534913/100/0/threaded
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http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/Vulnerabilities-resolved-in-TRITON-APX-Version-8-0Vendor Advisory
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https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140909/missing_access_control_on_websense_explorer_web_folder.htmlExploit
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130901/Websense-Explorer-Missing-Access-Control.htmlExploit
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/107
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534913/100/0/threaded
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http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/Vulnerabilities-resolved-in-TRITON-APX-Version-8-0Vendor Advisory
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https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140909/missing_access_control_on_websense_explorer_web_folder.htmlExploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-2748
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 26, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-2748 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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