CRITICAL
CVE-2015-3446
CWE-94Published: May 1, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Framework Daemon in AlienVault Unified Security Management before 4.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a crafted plugin configuration file (.cfg).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-3446 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
alienvault1 product(s)
unified security management
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/4415/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/4415/Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-3446
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 1, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-94)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-3446 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.