CVE-2015-5501

Name: CVE-2015-5501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-18T18:00:04.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5501 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Hostmaster (Aegir) module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.4 and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.0-beta2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted file in the directory used to write Apache vhost files for hosted sites in a multi-site environment.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hostmaster (Aegir) module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.4 and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.0-beta2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted file in the directory used to write Apache vhost files for hosted sites in a multi-site environment.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Aegirproject	Hostmaster	6.x-2.0	—
Aegirproject	Hostmaster	6.x-2.1	—
Aegirproject	Hostmaster	6.x-2.2	—
Aegirproject	Hostmaster	6.x-2.3	—
Aegirproject	Hostmaster	6.x-3.0	Beta1

References

http://community.aegirproject.org/2.4Vendor Advisory
http://community.aegirproject.org/3.0-beta2Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/04/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74759
https://www.drupal.org/node/2492317Vendor Advisory
http://community.aegirproject.org/2.4Vendor Advisory
http://community.aegirproject.org/3.0-beta2Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/04/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74759
https://www.drupal.org/node/2492317Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5501?

How severe is CVE-2015-5501?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5501 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5501?

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