CVE-2015-5952

Name: CVE-2015-5952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-15T17:15:13.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5952 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in Thomson Reuters for FATCA before 5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via the item parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Thomson Reuters for FATCA before 5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via the item parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.42%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thomsonreuters	Fatca	< 5.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5952?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Thomson Reuters for FATCA before 5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via the item parameter.

How severe is CVE-2015-5952?

CVE-2015-5952 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5952?

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