CVE-2015-0889: KENT-WEB Joyful Note before 5.3 allows remote attackers to delete files or write to files, and consequently ex

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0889?

joyful note: upgrade to newer than 5.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0889 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0889 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-0889 affect?

CVE-2015-0889 affects joyful note. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). KENT-WEB Joyful Note before 5.3 allows remote attackers to delete files or write to files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via vectors involving an article.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2015-0889 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting joyful note. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

KENT-WEB Joyful Note before 5.3 allows remote attackers to delete files or write to files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via vectors involving an article.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: kent-web

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-28 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kent-web joyful note UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.21

Fixed in: newer than 5.21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy joyful-note || rpm -q joyful-note || joyful-note --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade joyful-note

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade joyful-note

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0889?

joyful note: upgrade to newer than 5.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0889 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0889 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0889 affect?

CVE-2015-0889 affects joyful note. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). KENT-WEB Joyful Note before 5.3 allows remote attackers to delete files or write to files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via vectors involving an article.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0889?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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