CVE-2017-15532 json
Prior to 10.6.4, Symantec Messaging Gateway may be susceptible to a path traversal attack (also known as directory traversal).
published 2017-12-20 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-6984
- cvss
- 5.7
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Prior to 10.6.4, Symantec Messaging Gateway may be susceptible to a path traversal attack (also known as directory traversal). These types of attacks aim to access files and directories that are stored outside the web root folder. By manipulating variables, it may be possible to access arbitrary files and directories stored on the file system including application source code or configuration and critical system files.
Patch / fix
- symantec messaging_gateway 10.6.4
Exploit prediction
1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.7 | CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.5 | AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
-
symantec.com
/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171220
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/102096
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-15532
- NVD CVE-2017-15532
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