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CVE-2015-2993

UnknownEPSS 55.36%

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CVE-2015-2993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.. EPSS estimates a 55.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
55.36%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SysaidSysaid<= 15.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2993?
SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.
How severe is CVE-2015-2993?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 55.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2993?
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