How severe is CVE-2015-4152?

CVE-2015-4152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4152?

CVE-2015-4152 affects Elastic Logstash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4152?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-4152 published?

CVE-2015-4152 was published on 2015-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4152

CVE-2015-4152 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elastic Logstash with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Elastic Logstash
Published: 2015-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the file output plugin in Elasticsearch Logstash before 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via vectors related to dynamic field references in the path option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4152?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the file output plugin in Elasticsearch Logstash before 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via vectors related to dynamic field references in the path option.
How severe is CVE-2015-4152?: CVE-2015-4152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4152?: CVE-2015-4152 affects Elastic Logstash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4152?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4152 published?: CVE-2015-4152 was published on 2015-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elastic:logstash:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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