How severe is CVE-2015-2971?

CVE-2015-2971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2971?

CVE-2015-2971 primarily affects Seeds Acmailer. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2971?

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

When was CVE-2015-2971 published?

CVE-2015-2971 was published on 2015-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2971

CVE-2015-2971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Seeds Acmailer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Seeds Acmailer
Published: 2015-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Seeds acmailer before 3.8.18 and 3.9.x before 3.9.12 Beta allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2971?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Seeds acmailer before 3.8.18 and 3.9.x before 3.9.12 Beta allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted string.
How severe is CVE-2015-2971?: CVE-2015-2971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2971?: CVE-2015-2971 primarily affects Seeds Acmailer. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2971 published?: CVE-2015-2971 was published on 2015-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.2:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.3:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.4:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.5:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.6:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.7:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.8:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.9:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.10:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:seeds:acmailer:3.9.11:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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