CVE-2015-7309

Name: CVE-2015-7309
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-22T15:59:02.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 38.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7309 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The theme editor in Bolt before 2.2.5 does not check the file extension when renaming files, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by renaming a crafted file and then directly accessing it.. EPSS estimates a 38.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The theme editor in Bolt before 2.2.5 does not check the file extension when renaming files, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by renaming a crafted file and then directly accessing it.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

38.61%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boltcms	Bolt	<= 2.2.0

References

http://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/Bolt-224-Code-Execution-44.htmlExploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133539/CMS-Bolt-2.2.4-File-Upload.htmlExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/66Exploit
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/bolt_file_uploadExploit
https://bolt.cm/newsitem/bolt-2-2-5-releasedPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38196/Exploit
http://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/Bolt-224-Code-Execution-44.htmlExploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133539/CMS-Bolt-2.2.4-File-Upload.htmlExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Aug/66Exploit
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/bolt_file_uploadExploit
https://bolt.cm/newsitem/bolt-2-2-5-releasedPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38196/Exploit

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7309?

How severe is CVE-2015-7309?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7309 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 38.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7309?

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