CVE-2015-5951

Description

A file upload issue exists in the specid parameter in Thomson Reuters FATCH before 5.2, which allows malicious users to upload arbitrary PHP files to the web root and execute system commands.

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.07% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133003/Thomson-Reuters-FATCA-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76271 vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/25 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536163/100/0/threaded vdb entry third party advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Aug/32 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5951?
CVE-2015-5951 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5951?
To fix CVE-2015-5951, 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-2015-5951 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-5951 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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