What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1592?

CVE-2015-1592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 81.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-1592?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-1592. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 81.0%.

Movable Type CVE-2015-1592

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2015-02-19 cve@mitre.org

RCE Debian Debian Linux Movable Type Sixapart

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-74 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Impact	CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 81.05%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.

No patch listed yet 81.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Movable Type Pro, Open Source, and Advanced before 5.2.12 and Pro and Advanced 6.0.x before 6.0.7 does not properly use the Perl Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to include and. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 81.0%.

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.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. Movable Type Pro, Open Source, and Advanced before 5.2.12 and Pro and Advanced 6.0.x before 6.0.7 does not properly use the Perl Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local Perl files and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Sixapart Movable Type. Version information: before 5.2.12.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

Movable Type Pro, Open Source, and Advanced before 5.2.12 and Pro and Advanced 6.0.x before 6.0.7 does not properly use the Perl Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local Perl files and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score

5.4/10

Composite threat intelligence

EPSS Score

81.0%

Top 1% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

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EPSS POC (1)

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How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 81.0%

Patch available No

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

Active

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

High

Priority Score

154

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +81

CVSS: +38

PoC: +20

Weaponized: +15

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:sixapart:movable_type:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY https://movabletype.org/news/2015/02/movable_type_607_and_5212_released_to_close_security_vulnera.html REF http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/12/17 REF http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/12/2 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72606 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031777 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100912 REF https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3183

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