How severe is CVE-2015-4073?

CVE-2015-4073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-4073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4073?

CVE-2015-4073 affects Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-4073 published?

CVE-2015-4073 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4073

CVE-2015-4073 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro
Published: 2017-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ticket_code or (2) email parameter or (3) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter_order parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4073?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ticket_code or (2) email parameter or (3) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter_order parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-4073?: CVE-2015-4073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-4073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4073?: CVE-2015-4073 affects Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-4073 published?: CVE-2015-4073 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:helpdesk_pro_project:helpdesk_pro:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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