CVE-2015-2181

CVE-2015-2181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the DBMail driver in the Password plugin in Roundcube before 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via the (1) password or (2) username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2181?
Multiple buffer overflows in the DBMail driver in the Password plugin in Roundcube before 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via the (1) password or (2) username.
How severe is CVE-2015-2181?
CVE-2015-2181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-2181 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2181?
CVE-2015-2181 affects Roundcube Webmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2181?
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-2015-2181 published?
CVE-2015-2181 was published on 2017-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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