CVE-2015-4074

Name: CVE-2015-4074
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-20T16:29:00.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 56.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4074 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a ticket.download_attachment task.. EPSS estimates a 56.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a ticket.download_attachment task.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

56.51%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helpdesk Pro Project	Helpdesk Pro	<= 1.3.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132766/Joomla-Helpdesk-Pro-XSS-File-Disclosure-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jul/102Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75971Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37666/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132766/Joomla-Helpdesk-Pro-XSS-File-Disclosure-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jul/102Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75971Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37666/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4074?

How severe is CVE-2015-4074?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4074 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 56.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4074?

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