PatchTheCVECVE-2015-0933: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in ShareLaTeX 0.1.3 and earlier, when the paranoid openin_any setting is
CVE-2015-0933 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting sharelatex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in ShareLaTeX 0.1.3 and earlier, when the paranoid openin_any setting is omitted, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a \include command.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.5 (Low) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2015-03-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2015-0933?
sharelatex: upgrade to newer than 0.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-0933 being exploited?
CVE-2015-0933 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-2015-0933 affect?
CVE-2015-0933 affects sharelatex. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in ShareLaTeX 0.1.3 and earlier, when the paranoid openin_any setting is omitted, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a \include command.
How urgent is CVE-2015-0933?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2015-0934 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Common LaTeX Service Interface (CLSI) before 0.1.3, as used in ShareLaTeX before 0.1.3, allows remote authenti