CVE-2015-2993

CVE-2015-2993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sysaid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 55% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2993?
SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.
How severe is CVE-2015-2993?
CVE-2015-2993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-2993 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2993?
CVE-2015-2993 affects Sysaid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2993?
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-2015-2993 published?
CVE-2015-2993 was published on 2015-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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