How severe is CVE-2015-7698?

CVE-2015-7698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-7698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7698?

CVE-2015-7698 primarily affects Owncloud Smb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7698?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7698 published?

CVE-2015-7698 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7698

CVE-2015-7698 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Owncloud Smb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Owncloud Smb
Published: 2015-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

icewind1991 SMB before 1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SMB commands via shell metacharacters in the user argument in the (1) listShares function in Server.php or the (2) connect or (3) read function in Share.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7698?: icewind1991 SMB before 1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SMB commands via shell metacharacters in the user argument in the (1) listShares function in Server.php or the (2) connect or (3) read function in Share.php.
How severe is CVE-2015-7698?: CVE-2015-7698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-7698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7698?: CVE-2015-7698 primarily affects Owncloud Smb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7698 published?: CVE-2015-7698 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:smb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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