How severe is CVE-2015-1838?

CVE-2015-1838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2015-1838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1838?

CVE-2015-1838 primarily affects Saltstack Salt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1838?

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

When was CVE-2015-1838 published?

CVE-2015-1838 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1838

CVE-2015-1838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Saltstack Salt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-19.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Saltstack Salt
Published: 2017-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

modules/serverdensity_device.py in SaltStack before 2014.7.4 does not properly handle files in /tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1838?: modules/serverdensity_device.py in SaltStack before 2014.7.4 does not properly handle files in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2015-1838?: CVE-2015-1838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2015-1838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1838?: CVE-2015-1838 primarily affects Saltstack Salt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1838 published?: CVE-2015-1838 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:saltstack:salt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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