How severe is CVE-2015-8859?

CVE-2015-8859 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8859?

CVE-2015-8859 affects Send Project Send. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8859?

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

When was CVE-2015-8859 published?

CVE-2015-8859 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8859

CVE-2015-8859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Send Project Send 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Send Project Send
Published: 2017-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The send package before 0.11.1 for Node.js allows attackers to obtain the root path via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8859?: The send package before 0.11.1 for Node.js allows attackers to obtain the root path via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8859?: CVE-2015-8859 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8859?: CVE-2015-8859 affects Send Project Send. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8859 published?: CVE-2015-8859 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:send_project:send:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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