CVE-2015-4462

Name: CVE-2015-4462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T18:29:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the file_manager component of eFront CMS before 3.6.15.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the "Upload file from url" field in the file manager for professor.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the file_manager component of eFront CMS before 3.6.15.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the "Upload file from url" field in the file manager for professor.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Efrontlearning	Efront	<= 3.6.15.4

References

http://forum.efrontlearning.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9841Vendor Advisory
http://mohankallepalli.blogspot.in/2015/05/eFront-cms-multiple-bugs.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://forum.efrontlearning.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9841Vendor Advisory
http://mohankallepalli.blogspot.in/2015/05/eFront-cms-multiple-bugs.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4462?

How severe is CVE-2015-4462?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4462?

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