HIGH
CVE-2015-7820
CWE-362Published: November 12, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Race condition in the administration-panel web service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain privileged-account access, and consequently provide ZipDownload.jsp input containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary files, via a request to port 40080 or 40443.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-7820 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
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-7820
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 12, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-362)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-7820 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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