How severe is CVE-2015-5701?

CVE-2015-5701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-5701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5701?

CVE-2015-5701 primarily affects Tug Texlive. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5701?

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

When was CVE-2015-5701 published?

CVE-2015-5701 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5701

CVE-2015-5701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tug Texlive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Tug Texlive
Published: 2017-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5701?: mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700.
How severe is CVE-2015-5701?: CVE-2015-5701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-5701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5701?: CVE-2015-5701 primarily affects Tug Texlive. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5701 published?: CVE-2015-5701 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive:20100722:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive:20110705:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive:20120701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive:20130530:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive:20140525:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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