CVE-2015-9246: An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-9246?

skybox platform: upgrade to 7.5.201. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-9246 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9246 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-2015-9246 affect?

CVE-2015-9246 affects skybox platform. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201. Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution exists via a WAR archive containing a JSP file. The WAR file is sent to /skyboxview-softwareupdate/services/CollectorSoftwareUpdate and the JSP

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-9246?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-9246 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting skybox platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201. Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution exists via a WAR archive containing a JSP file. The WAR file is sent to /skyboxview-softwareupdate/services/CollectorSoftwareUpdate and the JSP file is reached at /opt/skyboxview/thirdparty/jboss/server/web/work/jboss.web/localhost.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2018-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: skyboxsecurity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-12 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skyboxsecurity skybox platform UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.5.201

Fixed in: 7.5.201

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy skybox-platform || rpm -q skybox-platform || skybox-platform --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.5.201 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade skybox-platform

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade skybox-platform

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-2015-9246?

skybox platform: upgrade to 7.5.201. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9246 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9246 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-2015-9246 affect?

CVE-2015-9246 affects skybox platform. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201. Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution exists via a WAR archive containing a JSP file. The WAR file is sent to /skyboxview-softwareupdate/services/CollectorSoftwareUpdate and the JSP

How urgent is CVE-2015-9246?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

JBoss and WildFly vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-9250 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201
CVE-2015-9249 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201
CVE-2015-9248 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201
CVE-2015-9247 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.401

References

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