How severe is CVE-2015-5490?

CVE-2015-5490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5490?

CVE-2015-5490 primarily affects Views Project Views. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5490?

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

When was CVE-2015-5490 published?

CVE-2015-5490 was published on 2015-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5490

CVE-2015-5490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Views Project Views with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Views Project Views
Published: 2015-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The _views_fetch_data method in includes/cache.inc in the Views module 7.x-3.5 through 7.x-3.10 for Drupal does not rebuild the full cache if the static cache is not empty, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended filters and obtain access to hidden content via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5490?: The _views_fetch_data method in includes/cache.inc in the Views module 7.x-3.5 through 7.x-3.10 for Drupal does not rebuild the full cache if the static cache is not empty, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended filters and obtain access to hidden content via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5490?: CVE-2015-5490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5490?: CVE-2015-5490 primarily affects Views Project Views. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5490 published?: CVE-2015-5490 was published on 2015-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:views_project:views:7.x-3.5:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:views_project:views:7.x-3.6:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:views_project:views:7.x-3.7:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:views_project:views:7.x-3.8:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:views_project:views:7.x-3.10:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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