How severe is CVE-2015-0781?

CVE-2015-0781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-0781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0781?

CVE-2015-0781 affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0781?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-0781 published?

CVE-2015-0781 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0781

CVE-2015-0781 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Configuration Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Configuration Management
Published: 2017-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the doPost method of the Rtrlet class in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0781?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the doPost method of the Rtrlet class in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0781?: CVE-2015-0781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-0781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0781?: CVE-2015-0781 affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0781 published?: CVE-2015-0781 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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