CVE-2015-2748: Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 does not properly restrict access to files in explorer_wse/, which allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2748?

triton ap data: upgrade to newer than 7.8.3; triton ap email: upgrade to newer than 7.8.3; triton ap web: upgrade to newer than 7.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2748 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2748 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-2748 affect?

CVE-2015-2748 affects triton ap data, triton ap email, triton ap web. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 does not properly restrict access to files in explorer_wse/, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a (1) Web Security incident report or the (2) Explorer co

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2748?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2015-2748 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting triton ap data, triton ap email, triton ap web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 does not properly restrict access to files in explorer_wse/, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a (1) Web Security incident report or the (2) Explorer configuration (websense.ini) file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: websense

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-26 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

websense triton ap data UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.8.3

Fixed in: newer than 7.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy triton-ap-data || rpm -q triton-ap-data || triton-ap-data --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade triton-ap-data

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade triton-ap-data

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

websense triton ap email UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.8.3

Fixed in: newer than 7.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy triton-ap-email || rpm -q triton-ap-email || triton-ap-email --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade triton-ap-email

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade triton-ap-email

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

websense triton ap web UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.8.3

Fixed in: newer than 7.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy triton-ap-web || rpm -q triton-ap-web || triton-ap-web --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade triton-ap-web

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade triton-ap-web

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

websense v-series appliances UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.7

Fixed in: newer than 7.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy v-series-appliances || rpm -q v-series-appliances || v-series-appliances --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade v-series-appliances

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade v-series-appliances

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2015-2748?

triton ap data: upgrade to newer than 7.8.3; triton ap email: upgrade to newer than 7.8.3; triton ap web: upgrade to newer than 7.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2748 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2748 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-2015-2748 affect?

CVE-2015-2748 affects triton ap data, triton ap email, triton ap web. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 does not properly restrict access to files in explorer_wse/, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a (1) Web Security incident report or the (2) Explorer co

How urgent is CVE-2015-2748?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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