How severe is CVE-2015-0269?

CVE-2015-0269 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-0269 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0269?

CVE-2015-0269 primarily affects Contao Contao Cms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0269?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0269 published?

CVE-2015-0269 was published on 2017-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0269

CVE-2015-0269 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contao Contao Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Contao Contao Cms
Published: 2017-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Contao before 3.2.19, and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 allows remote authenticated "back end" users to view files outside their file mounts or the document root via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0269?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Contao before 3.2.19, and 3.4.x before 3.4.4 allows remote authenticated "back end" users to view files outside their file mounts or the document root via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0269?: CVE-2015-0269 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-0269 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0269?: CVE-2015-0269 primarily affects Contao Contao Cms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0269?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0269 published?: CVE-2015-0269 was published on 2017-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao_cms:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao_cms:3.4.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao_cms:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao_cms:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao_cms:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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