How severe is CVE-2015-2295?

CVE-2015-2295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2295?

CVE-2015-2295 affects Netgate Pfsense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2295?

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

When was CVE-2015-2295 published?

CVE-2015-2295 was published on 2015-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2295

CVE-2015-2295 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgate Pfsense with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 66% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Netgate Pfsense
Published: 2015-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in system_firmware_restorefullbackup.php in the WebGUI in pfSense before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that delete arbitrary files via the deletefile parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2295?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in system_firmware_restorefullbackup.php in the WebGUI in pfSense before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that delete arbitrary files via the deletefile parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-2295?: CVE-2015-2295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2295?: CVE-2015-2295 affects Netgate Pfsense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2295?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2295 published?: CVE-2015-2295 was published on 2015-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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