What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1194?

CVE-2015-1194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-1194?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-1194. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Pax CVE-2015-1194

MEDIUM

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2015-01-21 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Pax

4.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 21, 2015 - 18:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

AnalysisAI

pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive. Affected products include: Pax Project Pax.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.