CVE-2015-6568

Name: CVE-2015-6568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-14T16:59:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6568 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Wolf CMS before 0.8.3.1 allows unrestricted file rename and PHP Code Execution because admin/plugin/file_manager/browse/ (aka the filemanager) does not prevent a change of a file extension to ".php" after originally using the parameter "filename" for uploading a JPEG image. Exploitation requires a registered user who has access to upload functionality.. EPSS estimates a 10.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wolf CMS before 0.8.3.1 allows unrestricted file rename and PHP Code Execution because admin/plugin/file_manager/browse/ (aka the filemanager) does not prevent a change of a file extension to ".php" after originally using the parameter "filename" for uploading a JPEG image. Exploitation requires a registered user who has access to upload functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.55%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wolfcms	Wolf Cms	<= 0.8.3

References

http://www.websecgeeks.com/2015/08/wolf-cms-arbitrary-file-upload-to.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wolfcms/wolfcms/commit/2160275b60736f706dfda132c7c46728c5b255faPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wolfcms/wolfcms/issues/625Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wolfcms/wolfcms/releases/tag/0.8.3.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38000/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40004/
https://www.wolfcms.org/blog/2015/08/10/releasing-wolf-cms-0-8-3-1.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.websecgeeks.com/2015/08/wolf-cms-arbitrary-file-upload-to.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wolfcms/wolfcms/commit/2160275b60736f706dfda132c7c46728c5b255faPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wolfcms/wolfcms/issues/625Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wolfcms/wolfcms/releases/tag/0.8.3.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38000/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40004/
https://www.wolfcms.org/blog/2015/08/10/releasing-wolf-cms-0-8-3-1.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6568?

How severe is CVE-2015-6568?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6568 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6568?

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