How severe is CVE-2015-5397?

CVE-2015-5397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5397?

CVE-2015-5397 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5397?

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

When was CVE-2015-5397 published?

CVE-2015-5397 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5397

CVE-2015-5397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2015-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that upload code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5397?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that upload code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5397?: CVE-2015-5397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5397?: CVE-2015-5397 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5397?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5397 published?: CVE-2015-5397 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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