CVE-2015-5601
CVE-2015-5601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edx Edx-platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Edx Edx-platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
edx-platform before 2015-07-20 allows code execution by privileged users because the course import endpoint mishandles .tar.gz files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5601?
- edx-platform before 2015-07-20 allows code execution by privileged users because the course import endpoint mishandles .tar.gz files.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5601?
- CVE-2015-5601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-5601 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5601?
- CVE-2015-5601 affects Edx Edx-platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5601?
- 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-2015-5601 published?
- CVE-2015-5601 was published on 2019-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:edx:edx-platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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