How severe is CVE-2015-1200?

CVE-2015-1200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-1200 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1200?

CVE-2015-1200 affects Pxz Project Pxz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1200?

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

When was CVE-2015-1200 published?

CVE-2015-1200 was published on 2015-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1200

CVE-2015-1200 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pxz Project Pxz with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Pxz Project Pxz
Published: 2015-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in pxz 4.999.99 Beta 3 uses weak file permissions for the output file when compressing a file before changing the permission to match the original file, which allows local users to bypass the intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1200?: Race condition in pxz 4.999.99 Beta 3 uses weak file permissions for the output file when compressing a file before changing the permission to match the original file, which allows local users to bypass the intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2015-1200?: CVE-2015-1200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-1200 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1200?: CVE-2015-1200 affects Pxz Project Pxz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1200?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1200 published?: CVE-2015-1200 was published on 2015-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pxz_project:pxz:4.999.99:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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