HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-6548
MEDIUM

CVE-2015-6548

CWE-89Published: September 20, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in a PHP script in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-6548 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-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec1 product(s)
web gateway
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

ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150916_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150916_00

All References (6)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76729
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033625
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150916_00Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76729
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033625
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150916_00Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-6548
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 20, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-6548 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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