CVE-2015-5515

Name: CVE-2015-5515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-18T18:00:21.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Views Bulk Operations (VBO) module 6.x-1.x and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.3 for Drupal, when the bulk operation for changing Roles is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to edit user accounts and add arbitrary roles to the accounts by leveraging access to a user account listing view with VBO enabled.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Views Bulk Operations (VBO) module 6.x-1.x and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.3 for Drupal, when the bulk operation for changing Roles is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to edit user accounts and add arbitrary roles to the accounts by leveraging access to a user account listing view with VBO enabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Views Bulk Operations Project	Views Bulk Operations	6.x-1.17	—
Views Bulk Operations Project	Views Bulk Operations	6.x-1.x	Dev
Views Bulk Operations Project	Views Bulk Operations	7.x-3.0	—
Views Bulk Operations Project	Views Bulk Operations	7.x-3.1	—
Views Bulk Operations Project	Views Bulk Operations	7.x-3.2	—
Views Bulk Operations Project	Views Bulk Operations	7.x-3.x	Dev

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/04/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75547
https://www.drupal.org/node/2516680Patch
https://www.drupal.org/node/2516688Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/04/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75547
https://www.drupal.org/node/2516680Patch
https://www.drupal.org/node/2516688Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5515?

How severe is CVE-2015-5515?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5515?

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Source: NVD / NIST