CVE-2015-2214
CVE-2015-2214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Netcat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NetCat 5.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via the redirect_url parameter to netshop/post.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2214?
- NetCat 5.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via the redirect_url parameter to netshop/post.php.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2214?
- CVE-2015-2214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2214 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2214?
- CVE-2015-2214 affects Netcat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2214?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-2214 published?
- CVE-2015-2214 was published on 2015-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130583/NetCat-CMS-5.01-3.12-Full-Path-Disclosure.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/8
- http://tetraph.com/security/full-path-disclosure-vulnerability/netcat-cms-full-path-disclosure-information-disclosure-security-vulnerabilities/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72854
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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