Path Traversal in Unshield Project (CVE-2015-1386)
Summary
Path traversal in Unshield Project (CVE-2015-1386). Confidential information can be exposed externally.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Directory traversal vulnerability in unshield 1.0-1.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD
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A weakness called CVE-2015-1386 was discovered in Unshield Project.
In plain terms, it is a flaw that lets attackers reach files they should not see.
Severity is High (CVSS 7.5/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
What you should do: update the affected software to the latest version. If unsure, ask your IT team or search the vendor's site for "Unshield Project CVE-2015-1386".
CVE-2015-1386 (Unshield Project). Severity: High / CVSSv3 7.5. Category: CWE-22.
Response plan:
- Check the vendor advisory for affected versions and the patched release.
- If a vulnerable version is running in production, schedule maintenance (urgency from KEV/CVSS).
- If no patch yet, mitigate via WAF rule, disabling the affected feature, etc.
- Monitor logs / SIEM for known IOC and PoC signatures of this CVE.
PoCs and fix commits: see the 'References' section, MITRE, and NVD.
A weakness (CVE-2015-1386) in Unshield Project. In plain words, it is a flaw that lets attackers reach files they should not see.
Target versions of Unshield Project (see vendor advisory). If running in production, identify exposure immediately.
Severity: High (CVSS 7.5/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
Update to the patched release as listed in the vendor advisory. (Typical mitigation pattern for CWE-22)
If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the affected feature, applying WAF rules, blocking via network ACLs, or isolating the vulnerable version.
Check version information, scan dependencies via SBOM, and monitor SIEM for IOC and PoC signatures related to this CVE.
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2015-1386 unshield Fixed in: 1.4-1
References
- exploit openwall.com
- exploit bugzilla.redhat.com