CVE-2015-5951

Name: CVE-2015-5951
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-06T21:15:11.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 2.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5951 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A file upload issue exists in the specid parameter in Thomson Reuters FATCH before 5.2, which allows malicious users to upload arbitrary PHP files to the web root and execute system commands.. EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A file upload issue exists in the specid parameter in Thomson Reuters FATCH before 5.2, which allows malicious users to upload arbitrary PHP files to the web root and execute system commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.73%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thomsonreuters	Fatca	< 5.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133003/Thomson-Reuters-FATCA-Arbitrary-File-Upload.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536163/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76271Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Aug/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133003/Thomson-Reuters-FATCA-Arbitrary-File-Upload.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536163/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76271Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Aug/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5951?

A file upload issue exists in the specid parameter in Thomson Reuters FATCH before 5.2, which allows malicious users to upload arbitrary PHP files to the web root and execute system commands.

How severe is CVE-2015-5951?

CVE-2015-5951 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5951?

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