CVE-2017-15715
CVSS v3
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Score
94.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In Apache httpd 2.4.0 to 2.4.29, the expression specified in <FilesMatch> could match '$' to a newline character in a malicious filename, rather than matching only the end of the filename. This could be exploited in environments where uploads of some files are are externally blocked, but only by matching the trailing portion of the filename.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-03-26
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2017-15715?
In Apache httpd 2.4.0 to 2.4.29, the expression specified in <FilesMatch> could match '$' to a newline character in a malicious filename, rather than matching only the end of the filename. This could be exploited in environments where uploads of some files are are externally blocked, but only by matching the trailing portion of the filename.
Is CVE-2017-15715 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2017-15715 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 94.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-15715?
CVE-2017-15715 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).
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