CVE-2015-4075

Name: CVE-2015-4075
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-20T16:29:00.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 7.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4075 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary .ini files via a crafted language.save task.. EPSS estimates a 7.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary .ini files via a crafted language.save task.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

7.38%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helpdeskpro	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-2015-4075?

The Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary .ini files via a crafted language.save task.

How severe is CVE-2015-4075?

CVE-2015-4075 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4075?

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-2015-4075?

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Source: NVD / NIST