How severe is CVE-2015-8832?

CVE-2015-8832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8832 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8832?

CVE-2015-8832 affects Dotclear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8832?

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-2015-8832 published?

CVE-2015-8832 was published on 2017-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8832

CVE-2015-8832 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dotclear with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dotclear
Published: 2017-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in inc/core/class.dc.core.php in Dotclear before 2.8.2 allow remote authenticated users with "manage their own media items" and "manage their own entries and comments" permissions to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a (1) .pht, (2) .phps, or (3) .phtml extension.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8832?: Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in inc/core/class.dc.core.php in Dotclear before 2.8.2 allow remote authenticated users with "manage their own media items" and "manage their own entries and comments" permissions to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a (1) .pht, (2) .phps, or (3) .phtml extension.
How severe is CVE-2015-8832?: CVE-2015-8832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8832 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8832?: CVE-2015-8832 affects Dotclear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8832?: 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-2015-8832 published?: CVE-2015-8832 was published on 2017-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotclear:dotclear:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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