How severe is CVE-2015-3409?

CVE-2015-3409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-3409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3409?

CVE-2015-3409 primarily affects Module-signature Project Module-signature. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3409?

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-2015-3409 published?

CVE-2015-3409 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3409

CVE-2015-3409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Module-signature Project Module-signature with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Module-signature Project Module-signature
Published: 2015-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Module::Signature before 0.75 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse module under the current working directory, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse Text::Diff module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3409?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Module::Signature before 0.75 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse module under the current working directory, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse Text::Diff module.
How severe is CVE-2015-3409?: CVE-2015-3409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-3409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3409?: CVE-2015-3409 primarily affects Module-signature Project Module-signature. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3409?: 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-2015-3409 published?: CVE-2015-3409 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:module-signature_project:module-signature:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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