How severe is CVE-2015-3151?

CVE-2015-3151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-3151 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3151?

CVE-2015-3151 affects Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3151?

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-2015-3151 published?

CVE-2015-3151 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3151

CVE-2015-3151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool
Published: 2020-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in abrt-dbus in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allows local users to read, write to, or change ownership of arbitrary files via unspecified vectors to the (1) NewProblem, (2) GetInfo, (3) SetElement, or (4) DeleteElement method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3151?: Directory traversal vulnerability in abrt-dbus in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allows local users to read, write to, or change ownership of arbitrary files via unspecified vectors to the (1) NewProblem, (2) GetInfo, (3) SetElement, or (4) DeleteElement method.
How severe is CVE-2015-3151?: CVE-2015-3151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-3151 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3151?: CVE-2015-3151 affects Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3151?: 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-2015-3151 published?: CVE-2015-3151 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:automatic_bug_reporting_tool:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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