CVE-2016-3647: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to conduc...

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This flaw lets an authenticated user make Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager send network requests to internal systems. That can expose internal services to probing through SEPM. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running SEPM 12.1 before RU6 MP5 where authenticated users can access the SEPM interface. Risk increases if accounts are shared, weakly controlled, or externally reachable. Treat this as a legacy-product exposure issue. Prioritize remediation if SEPM 12.1 remains in use, especially where many users can authenticate or management access is broadly reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify all SEPM instances and confirm exact 12.1 release levels.; Upgrade affected SEPM 12.1 deployments to RU6 MP5 or later per vendor guidance.; Restrict SEPM administrative access to trusted networks and authorized users..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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