How severe is CVE-2015-0923?

CVE-2015-0923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0923?

CVE-2015-0923 primarily affects Ektron Ektron Content Management System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0923?

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

When was CVE-2015-0923 published?

CVE-2015-0923 was published on 2015-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0923

CVE-2015-0923 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ektron Ektron Content Management System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ektron Ektron Content Management System
Published: 2015-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ContentBlockEx method in Workarea/ServerControlWS.asmx in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) 8.5 and 8.7 before 8.7sp2 and 9.0 before sp1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference within an XML document named in the xslt parameter, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0923?: The ContentBlockEx method in Workarea/ServerControlWS.asmx in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) 8.5 and 8.7 before 8.7sp2 and 9.0 before sp1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference within an XML document named in the xslt parameter, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2015-0923?: CVE-2015-0923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0923?: CVE-2015-0923 primarily affects Ektron Ektron Content Management System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0923 published?: CVE-2015-0923 was published on 2015-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/377644

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ektron:ektron_content_management_system:8.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*