CVE-2015-2079: usermin Static Code Injection
CVSS: 9.9v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 28-04-2025Last modified 28-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-2079 is a critical (CVSS 9.9) Static Code Injection vulnerability in usermin. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.9/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.54%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 28-04-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Usermin 0.980 through 1.x before 1.660 allows uconfig_save.cgi sig_file_free remote code execution because it uses the two argument (not three argument) form of Perl open.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 8.8–9.9
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.54%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 1.49% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.54%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (code-white.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-96Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.
- CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
Affected systems
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/Third Party Advisory