How severe is CVE-2015-8565?

CVE-2015-8565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-8565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8565?

CVE-2015-8565 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8565?

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-2015-8565 published?

CVE-2015-8565 was published on 2015-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8565

CVE-2015-8565 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2015-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8565?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8565?: CVE-2015-8565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-8565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8565?: CVE-2015-8565 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8565?: 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-2015-8565 published?: CVE-2015-8565 was published on 2015-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/635-20151214-core-directory-traversal-2.html

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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