CVE-2015-6497

Name: CVE-2015-6497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-15T17:15:13.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 7.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6497 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The create function in app/code/core/Mage/Catalog/Model/Product/Api/V2.php in Magento Community Edition (CE) before 1.9.2.1 and Enterprise Edition (EE) before 1.14.2.1, when used with PHP before 5.4.24 or 5.5.8, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via the productData parameter to index.php/api/v2_soap.. EPSS estimates a 7.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The create function in app/code/core/Mage/Catalog/Model/Product/Api/V2.php in Magento Community Edition (CE) before 1.9.2.1 and Enterprise Edition (EE) before 1.14.2.1, when used with PHP before 5.4.24 or 5.5.8, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via the productData parameter to index.php/api/v2_soap.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

7.37%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Magento	Magento	< 1.9.2.1
Magento	Magento	< 1.14.2.1

References

http://blog.mindedsecurity.com/2015/09/autoloaded-file-inclusion-in-magento.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2015-04Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://magento.com/security/patches/supee-6482Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133544/Magento-1.9.2-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/48Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.mindedsecurity.com/2015/09/autoloaded-file-inclusion-in-magento.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2015-04Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://magento.com/security/patches/supee-6482Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133544/Magento-1.9.2-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/48Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6497?

How severe is CVE-2015-6497?

CVE-2015-6497 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6497?

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