CVE-2015-9540

Name: CVE-2015-9540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-04T07:15:10.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9540 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Chamilo LMS through 1.9.10.2 allows a link_goto.php?link_url= open redirect, a related issue to CVE-2015-5503.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Chamilo LMS through 1.9.10.2 allows a link_goto.php?link_url= open redirect, a related issue to CVE-2015-5503.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chamilo	Chamilo Lms	<= 1.9.10.2

References

https://support.chamilo.org/projects/1/wiki/Security_issues#Issue-18-2015-05-02-Low-Moderate-risk-URL-hijackingspoofingExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.chamilo.org/projects/1/wiki/Security_issues#Issue-18-2015-05-02-Low-Moderate-risk-URL-hijackingspoofingExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9540?

Chamilo LMS through 1.9.10.2 allows a link_goto.php?link_url= open redirect, a related issue to CVE-2015-5503.

How severe is CVE-2015-9540?

CVE-2015-9540 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9540?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-9540?

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Source: NVD / NIST