How severe is CVE-2015-5752?

CVE-2015-5752 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5752?

CVE-2015-5752 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5752?

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

When was CVE-2015-5752 published?

CVE-2015-5752 was published on 2015-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5752

CVE-2015-5752 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2015-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Backup in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filesystem access via a crafted app that creates a symlink.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5752?: Backup in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filesystem access via a crafted app that creates a symlink.
How severe is CVE-2015-5752?: CVE-2015-5752 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5752?: CVE-2015-5752 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5752?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5752 published?: CVE-2015-5752 was published on 2015-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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