CVE-2015-5082

Name: CVE-2015-5082
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-28T15:59:00.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 69.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5082 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Endian Firewall before 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) NEW_PASSWORD_1 or (2) NEW_PASSWORD_2 parameter to cgi-bin/chpasswd.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 69.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Endian Firewall before 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) NEW_PASSWORD_1 or (2) NEW_PASSWORD_2 parameter to cgi-bin/chpasswd.cgi.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

69.91%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Endian Firewall	Endian Firewall	<= 2.5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5082?

Endian Firewall before 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) NEW_PASSWORD_1 or (2) NEW_PASSWORD_2 parameter to cgi-bin/chpasswd.cgi.

How severe is CVE-2015-5082?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5082 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 69.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5082?

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Source: NVD / NIST