CVE-2015-8261

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: January 08, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The DroneDeleteOldMeasurements implementation in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 16.4 does not properly validate serialized XML objects, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via a crafted SOAP request.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/753264
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034613
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39231/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/753264
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.4%
89th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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