CVE-2015-0914: EasyCTF before 1.4 does not validate the session ID, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via a craf

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0914?

easyctf: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0914 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0914 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-2015-0914 affect?

CVE-2015-0914 affects easyctf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). EasyCTF before 1.4 does not validate the session ID, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via a crafted HTTP request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-0914?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2015-0914 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting easyctf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EasyCTF before 1.4 does not validate the session ID, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via a crafted HTTP request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2015-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: kozos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-05-01 10:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kozos easyctf UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easyctf || rpm -q easyctf || easyctf --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easyctf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easyctf

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-2015-0914?

easyctf: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0914 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0914 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-2015-0914 affect?

CVE-2015-0914 affects easyctf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). EasyCTF before 1.4 does not validate the session ID, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via a crafted HTTP request.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0914?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2015-0912 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE EasyCTF before 1.4 allows remote authenticated users to write executable content to files via unspecified vect

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