CVE-2015-2079

Name: CVE-2015-2079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-28T15:15:44.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Usermin	>= 0.980, < 1.660

References

https://code-white.com/blog/2015-05-cve-2015-2079-rce-usermin/Exploit
https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2079?

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.

How severe is CVE-2015-2079?

CVE-2015-2079 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST