HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-15546
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-15546

CWE-89Published: January 25, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Security Console in EMC RSA Authentication Manager 8.2 SP1 P6 and earlier is affected by a blind SQL injection vulnerability. Authenticated malicious users could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read any unencrypted data from the database.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-15546 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

emc1 product(s)
rsa authentication manager
Source: NVD CPE · 2 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)

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/81Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102838Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040268Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/81Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102838Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040268Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-15546
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 25, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-15546 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.