How severe is CVE-2015-4117?

CVE-2015-4117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-4117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4117?

CVE-2015-4117 affects Vestacp Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4117?

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-2015-4117 published?

CVE-2015-4117 was published on 2018-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4117

CVE-2015-4117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vestacp Control Panel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Vestacp Control Panel
Published: 2018-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vesta Control Panel before 0.9.8-14 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the backup parameter to list/backup/index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4117?: Vesta Control Panel before 0.9.8-14 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the backup parameter to list/backup/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2015-4117?: CVE-2015-4117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-4117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4117?: CVE-2015-4117 affects Vestacp Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4117?: 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-2015-4117 published?: CVE-2015-4117 was published on 2018-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vestacp:control_panel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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