How severe is CVE-2015-0556?

CVE-2015-0556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0556?

CVE-2015-0556 primarily affects Arj Software Arj Archiver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0556?

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

When was CVE-2015-0556 published?

CVE-2015-0556 was published on 2015-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0556

CVE-2015-0556 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arj Software Arj Archiver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Arj Software Arj Archiver
Published: 2015-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a symlink attack in an ARJ archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0556?: Open-source ARJ archiver 3.10.22 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a symlink attack in an ARJ archive.
How severe is CVE-2015-0556?: CVE-2015-0556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0556?: CVE-2015-0556 primarily affects Arj Software Arj Archiver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0556 published?: CVE-2015-0556 was published on 2015-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:arj_software:arj_archiver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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