How severe is CVE-2015-5349?

CVE-2015-5349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-5349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5349?

CVE-2015-5349 primarily affects Apache Ldap Studio. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5349?

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-2015-5349 published?

CVE-2015-5349 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5349

CVE-2015-5349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Ldap Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Apache Ldap Studio
Published: 2016-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CSV export in Apache LDAP Studio and Apache Directory Studio before 2.0.0-M10 does not properly escape field values, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging a crafted LDAP entry that is interpreted as a formula when imported into a spreadsheet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5349?: The CSV export in Apache LDAP Studio and Apache Directory Studio before 2.0.0-M10 does not properly escape field values, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging a crafted LDAP entry that is interpreted as a formula when imported into a spreadsheet.
How severe is CVE-2015-5349?: CVE-2015-5349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-5349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5349?: CVE-2015-5349 primarily affects Apache Ldap Studio. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5349?: 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-2015-5349 published?: CVE-2015-5349 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ldap_studio:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:ldap_studio:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:ldap_studio:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:ldap_studio:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.1.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.2.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:directory_studio:2.0.0:milestone9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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