CVE-2015-7815
CVE-2015-7815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matomo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Matomo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in core/ViewDataTable/Factory.php in Piwik before 2.15.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the viewDataTable parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7815?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in core/ViewDataTable/Factory.php in Piwik before 2.15.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the viewDataTable parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7815?
- CVE-2015-7815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-7815 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7815?
- CVE-2015-7815 affects Matomo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7815?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-7815 published?
- CVE-2015-7815 was published on 2015-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2015-09
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134219/Piwik-2.14.3-Local-File-Inclusion.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536838/100/0/threaded
- https://piwik.org/changelog/piwik-2-15-0/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:matomo:matomo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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