CVE-2015-5958

Name: CVE-2015-5958
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-31T22:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 27.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5958 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. phpFileManager 0.9.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 27.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpFileManager 0.9.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

27.38%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpfilemanager Project	Phpfilemanager	0.9.8

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132865/phpFileManager-0.9.8-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132865/phpFileManager-0.9.8-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5958?

phpFileManager 0.9.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2015-5958?

CVE-2015-5958 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 27.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5958?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-5958?

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Source: NVD / NIST