CVE-2015-5652

Name: CVE-2015-5652
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-06T01:59:27.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5652 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in python.exe in Python through 3.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse readline.pyd file in the current working directory. NOTE: the vendor says "It was determined that this is a longtime behavior of Python that cannot really be altered at this point.". EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in python.exe in Python through 3.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse readline.pyd file in the current working directory. NOTE: the vendor says "It was determined that this is a longtime behavior of Python that cannot really be altered at this point."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Python	<= 3.5.0

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN49503705/995204/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN49503705/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000141Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76929
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05324755
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN49503705/995204/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN49503705/index.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000141Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76929
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05324755

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5652?

How severe is CVE-2015-5652?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5652 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5652?

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