CVE-2015-8284: SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00 allows remote viewer users to perform administrative functions.

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-8284 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting spectrum sdc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00 allows remote viewer users to perform administrative functions.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: 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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2017-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: seawell networks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-13 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

seawell networks spectrum sdc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 02.05.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 02.05.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spectrum-sdc || rpm -q spectrum-sdc || spectrum-sdc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 02.05.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spectrum-sdc sudo apt install spectrum-sdc=<VERSION_BEFORE_02.05.00> sudo apt-mark hold spectrum-sdc

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list spectrum-sdc sudo dnf downgrade spectrum-sdc-<VERSION_BEFORE_02.05.00> sudo dnf versionlock add spectrum-sdc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: SeaWell Networks Spectrum - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2015-8284?

spectrum sdc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8284 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8284 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-2015-8284 affect?

CVE-2015-8284 affects spectrum sdc. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00 allows remote viewer users to perform administrative functions.

How urgent is CVE-2015-8284?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-8283 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in configure_manage.php in SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00.
CVE-2015-8282 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00 has a default password of "admin" for the "admin" account.

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