CVE-2015-5079

Name: CVE-2015-5079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-28T22:29:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in widgets/logs.php in BlackCat CMS before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dl parameter.. EPSS estimates a 17.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in widgets/logs.php in BlackCat CMS before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dl parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.65%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackcat-Cms	Blackcat Cms	< 1.1.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132541/BlackCat-CMS-1.1.1-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535900/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23263Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132541/BlackCat-CMS-1.1.1-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535900/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23263Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5079?

Directory traversal vulnerability in widgets/logs.php in BlackCat CMS before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dl parameter.

How severe is CVE-2015-5079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5079?

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-2015-5079?

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Source: NVD / NIST