CVE-2015-2079

Public Exploit

Description

Usermin 0.980 through 1.x before 1.660 allows uconfig_save.cgi sig_file_free remote code execution because it uses the two argument (not three argument) form of Perl open.

Categories

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.54%
Third-Party Advisory code-white.com
Affected: Usermin Usermin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/ third party advisory
https://code-white.com/blog/2015-05-cve-2015-2079-rce-usermin/ exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2079?
CVE-2015-2079 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-2079?
To fix CVE-2015-2079, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-2079 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-2079 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-2079?
CVE-2015-2079 affects Usermin Usermin.
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