CVE-2015-0926: Labtech before 100.237 on Linux uses world-writable permissions for root-executed scripts, which allows local

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0926?

labtech: upgrade to newer than 55.170. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0926 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0926 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-2015-0926 affect?

CVE-2015-0926 affects labtech. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Labtech before 100.237 on Linux uses world-writable permissions for root-executed scripts, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a script file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-0926?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2015-0926 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting labtech. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Labtech before 100.237 on Linux uses world-writable permissions for root-executed scripts, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a script file.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2015-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: labtech software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-01 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

labtech software labtech UPGRADE

Affected: <= 55.170

Fixed in: newer than 55.170

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 55.170 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade labtech

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0926?

labtech: upgrade to newer than 55.170. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0926 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0926 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-2015-0926 affect?

CVE-2015-0926 affects labtech. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Labtech before 100.237 on Linux uses world-writable permissions for root-executed scripts, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a script file.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0926?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

References

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