CVE-2015-2099: Multiple buffer overflows in WebGate Control Center allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspe

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2015-2099 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting control center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in WebGate Control Center allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors to the (1) GetRecFileInfo function in the FileConverter.FileConverterCtrl.1 control, (2) Login function in the LoginContoller.LoginControllerCtrl.1 control, or (3) GetThumbnail function in the WESPPlayback.WESPPlaybackCtrl.1 control.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	14.1% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2021-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webgateinc

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-22 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webgateinc control center MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy control-center || rpm -q control-center || control-center --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WebGate Control Center 4.8.7 - GetThumbnail Stack Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-2099?

control center: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2099 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2099 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-2099 affect?

CVE-2015-2099 affects control center. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Multiple buffer overflows in WebGate Control Center allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors to the (1) GetRecFileInfo function in the FileConverter.FileConverterCtrl.1 control, (2) Login function in the Logi

How urgent is CVE-2015-2099?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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