CVE-2015-2775

7.6 HIGH 8% exploit odds Fix listed Disclosure Server

What it is

Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU Mailman before 2.1.20, when not using a static alias, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a list name.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 7.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2015-04-13 14:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 7.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.6 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2015-04-13 14:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:24 UTC
Exploit probability: 7.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Modified

Affected

Canonical Ubuntu Linux 12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.10
Debian Linux 7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux 7.0
Gnu Mailman ≤ 2.1.19

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.6

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record