CVE-2015-6968

Name: CVE-2015-6968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-16T14:59:10.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6968 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the serendipity_isActiveFile function in include/functions_images.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a (1) .pht or (2) .phtml extension.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the serendipity_isActiveFile function in include/functions_images.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a (1) .pht or (2) .phtml extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
S9y	Serendipity	<= 2.0.1

References

http://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/Serendipity-201-Code-Execution-48.htmlExploit
http://blog.s9y.org/archives/265-Serendipity-2.0.2-Security-Fix-Release.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133426/Serendipity-2.0.1-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/6Exploit, Patch
http://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/Serendipity-201-Code-Execution-48.htmlExploit
http://blog.s9y.org/archives/265-Serendipity-2.0.2-Security-Fix-Release.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133426/Serendipity-2.0.1-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/6Exploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6968?

How severe is CVE-2015-6968?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6968 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6968?

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