How severe is CVE-2015-4181?

CVE-2015-4181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-4181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4181?

CVE-2015-4181 primarily affects Phpmybackuppro. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4181?

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-2015-4181 published?

CVE-2015-4181 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4181

CVE-2015-4181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmybackuppro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpmybackuppro
Published: 2017-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in get_file.php in phpMyBackupPro 2.1 through 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the view parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix to CVE-2015-4180.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4181?: Directory traversal vulnerability in get_file.php in phpMyBackupPro 2.1 through 2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the view parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix to CVE-2015-4180.
How severe is CVE-2015-4181?: CVE-2015-4181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-4181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4181?: CVE-2015-4181 primarily affects Phpmybackuppro. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4181?: 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-2015-4181 published?: CVE-2015-4181 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/04/10

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmybackuppro:phpmybackuppro:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmybackuppro:phpmybackuppro:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmybackuppro:phpmybackuppro:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmybackuppro:phpmybackuppro:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmybackuppro:phpmybackuppro:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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