How severe is CVE-2015-8033?

CVE-2015-8033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8033?

CVE-2015-8033 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8033?

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

When was CVE-2015-8033 published?

CVE-2015-8033 was published on 2020-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8033

CVE-2015-8033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Textpattern with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Textpattern
Published: 2020-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Textpattern 4.5.7, the password-reset feature does not securely tether a hash to a user account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8033?: In Textpattern 4.5.7, the password-reset feature does not securely tether a hash to a user account.
How severe is CVE-2015-8033?: CVE-2015-8033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8033?: CVE-2015-8033 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8033 published?: CVE-2015-8033 was published on 2020-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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