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CVE-2015-5501

7.5 · HIGH

The Hostmaster (Aegir) module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.4 and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.0-beta2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted file in the directory used to wr…

Published Aug 18, 2015aegirprojectCWE-254EPSS 2.37%

Overview

CVE-2015-5501 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting aegirproject hostmaster. It was published on August 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Hostmaster (Aegir) module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.4 and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.0-beta2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted file in the directory used to write Apache vhost files for hosted sites in a multi-site environment.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aegirproject. Update hostmaster to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refcommunity.aegirproject.org/2.4Refcommunity.aegirproject.org/3.0-beta2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/04/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74759Refwww.drupal.org/node/2492317Refcommunity.aegirproject.org/2.4Refcommunity.aegirproject.org/3.0-beta2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/04/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74759Refwww.drupal.org/node/2492317

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5501?

CVE-2015-5501 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting aegirproject hostmaster. It was published on August 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-5501?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5501?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aegirproject. Update hostmaster to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-5501?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-5501 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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