How severe is CVE-2015-5491?

CVE-2015-5491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-5491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5491?

CVE-2015-5491 primarily affects Dynamic Display Block Project Dynamic Display Block. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5491?

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

When was CVE-2015-5491 published?

CVE-2015-5491 was published on 2015-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5491

CVE-2015-5491 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dynamic Display Block Project Dynamic Display Block with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Dynamic Display Block Project Dynamic Display Block
Published: 2015-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Dynamic display block module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read sensitive titles by leveraging the "administer ddblock" permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5491?: The Dynamic display block module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read sensitive titles by leveraging the "administer ddblock" permission.
How severe is CVE-2015-5491?: CVE-2015-5491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-5491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5491?: CVE-2015-5491 primarily affects Dynamic Display Block Project Dynamic Display Block. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5491 published?: CVE-2015-5491 was published on 2015-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dynamic_display_block_project:dynamic_display_block:7.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dynamic_display_block_project:dynamic_display_block:7.x-1.0:rc1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dynamic_display_block_project:dynamic_display_block:7.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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