How severe is CVE-2015-7309?

CVE-2015-7309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7309?

CVE-2015-7309 affects Boltcms Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7309?

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

When was CVE-2015-7309 published?

CVE-2015-7309 was published on 2015-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7309

CVE-2015-7309 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boltcms Bolt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Boltcms Bolt
Published: 2015-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The theme editor in Bolt before 2.2.5 does not check the file extension when renaming files, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by renaming a crafted file and then directly accessing it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7309?: The theme editor in Bolt before 2.2.5 does not check the file extension when renaming files, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by renaming a crafted file and then directly accessing it.
How severe is CVE-2015-7309?: CVE-2015-7309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7309?: CVE-2015-7309 affects Boltcms Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7309?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7309 published?: CVE-2015-7309 was published on 2015-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boltcms:bolt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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