CVE-2015-8601

Name: CVE-2015-8601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-17T19:59:13.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Chat Room module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when setting up a websocket for chat messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read messages from arbitrary Chat Rooms via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Chat Room module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when setting up a websocket for chat messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read messages from arbitrary Chat Rooms via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chat Room Project	Chat Room	7.x-2.0
Chat Room Project	Chat Room	7.x-2.1

References

https://www.drupal.org/node/2627428Patch
https://www.drupal.org/node/2627478Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/node/2627428Patch
https://www.drupal.org/node/2627478Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8601?

How severe is CVE-2015-8601?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8601?

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