HIGH
CVE-2015-6555
CWE-94Published: November 12, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by connecting to the console Java port.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-6555 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:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
symantec1 product(s)
endpoint protection manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-6555
CVSS Score8.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 12, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-94)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-6555 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.