How severe is CVE-2015-5662?

CVE-2015-5662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5662?

CVE-2015-5662 affects Avast Avast Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5662?

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

When was CVE-2015-5662 published?

CVE-2015-5662 was published on 2015-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5662

CVE-2015-5662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avast Avast Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Avast Avast Antivirus
Published: 2015-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5662?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Avast before 150918-0 allows remote attackers to delete or write to arbitrary files via a crafted entry in a ZIP archive.
How severe is CVE-2015-5662?: CVE-2015-5662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5662?: CVE-2015-5662 affects Avast Avast Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5662?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5662 published?: CVE-2015-5662 was published on 2015-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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