CVE-2015-5601: Malicious File Upload

Published Jul 29, 2019
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Updated

edx-platform before 2015-07-20 allows code execution by privileged users because the course import endpoint mishandles .tar.gz files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
edx edx-platform<2015-07-20

Event History

Jul 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-5601.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2015-5601?

The severity of CVE-2015-5601 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How does edx-platform before 2015-07-20 allow code execution by privileged users?

Edx-platform before 2015-07-20 allows code execution by privileged users due to mishandling of .tar.gz files at the course import endpoint.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2015-5601?

The software affected by CVE-2015-5601 is edX edx-platform versions prior to 2015-07-20.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-5601?

You can find more information about CVE-2015-5601 at https://open.edx.org/announcements/CVE-2015-5601.

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