How severe is CVE-2015-6968?

CVE-2015-6968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6968?

CVE-2015-6968 affects S9y Serendipity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6968?

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

When was CVE-2015-6968 published?

CVE-2015-6968 was published on 2015-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6968

CVE-2015-6968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in S9y Serendipity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: S9y Serendipity
Published: 2015-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the serendipity_isActiveFile function in include/functions_images.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a (1) .pht or (2) .phtml extension.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6968?: Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the serendipity_isActiveFile function in include/functions_images.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a (1) .pht or (2) .phtml extension.
How severe is CVE-2015-6968?: CVE-2015-6968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6968?: CVE-2015-6968 affects S9y Serendipity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6968 published?: CVE-2015-6968 was published on 2015-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:s9y:serendipity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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