How severe is CVE-2015-1592?

CVE-2015-1592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1592?

CVE-2015-1592 primarily affects Sixapart Movable Type. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1592?

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

When was CVE-2015-1592 published?

CVE-2015-1592 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1592

CVE-2015-1592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sixapart Movable Type with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Sixapart Movable Type
Published: 2015-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Movable Type Pro, Open Source, and Advanced before 5.2.12 and Pro and Advanced 6.0.x before 6.0.7 does not properly use the Perl Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local Perl files and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1592?: Movable Type Pro, Open Source, and Advanced before 5.2.12 and Pro and Advanced 6.0.x before 6.0.7 does not properly use the Perl Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local Perl files and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1592?: CVE-2015-1592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1592?: CVE-2015-1592 primarily affects Sixapart Movable Type. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1592?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1592 published?: CVE-2015-1592 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*

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