How severe is CVE-2015-1377?

CVE-2015-1377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1377 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1377?

CVE-2015-1377 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1377?

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

When was CVE-2015-1377 published?

CVE-2015-1377 was published on 2015-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1377

CVE-2015-1377 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Webmin
Published: 2015-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Read Mail module in Webmin 1.720 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1377?: The Read Mail module in Webmin 1.720 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file.
How severe is CVE-2015-1377?: CVE-2015-1377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1377 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1377?: CVE-2015-1377 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1377?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1377 published?: CVE-2015-1377 was published on 2015-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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