CVE-2015-2857

Name: CVE-2015-2857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-22T15:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 84.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2857 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Accellion File Transfer Appliance before FTA_9_11_210 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the oauth_token parameter.. EPSS estimates a 84.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Accellion File Transfer Appliance before FTA_9_11_210 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the oauth_token parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

84.18%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Accellion	File Transfer Appliance	<= 9_11_200

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132665/Accellion-FTA-getStatus-verify_oauth_token-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/accellion_fta_getstatus_oauthExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2015/07/10/r7-2015-08-accellion-file-transfer-appliance-vulnerabilities-cve-2015-2856-cve-2015-2857Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37597/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132665/Accellion-FTA-getStatus-verify_oauth_token-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/accellion_fta_getstatus_oauthExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2015/07/10/r7-2015-08-accellion-file-transfer-appliance-vulnerabilities-cve-2015-2856-cve-2015-2857Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37597/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2857?

Accellion File Transfer Appliance before FTA_9_11_210 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the oauth_token parameter.

How severe is CVE-2015-2857?

CVE-2015-2857 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 84.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2857?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-2857?

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Source: NVD / NIST