CVE-2015-8279
CVE-2015-8279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Web Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 51% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 51% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Samsung Web Viewer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request to an unspecified PHP script.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8279?
- Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request to an unspecified PHP script.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8279?
- CVE-2015-8279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-8279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8279?
- CVE-2015-8279 affects Samsung Web Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8279?
- 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-2015-8279 published?
- CVE-2015-8279 was published on 2016-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:web_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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