CVE-2015-1059: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/files/add in AdaptCMS 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1059 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting adaptcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/files/add in AdaptCMS 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in /app/webroot/uploads.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.4% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2015-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: insanevisions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-16 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

insanevisions adaptcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison adaptcms sudo apt install adaptcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold adaptcms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list adaptcms sudo dnf downgrade adaptcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add adaptcms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: AdaptCMS 3.0.3 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2015-1059?

adaptcms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1059 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1059 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-2015-1059 affect?

CVE-2015-1059 affects adaptcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/files/add in AdaptCMS 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in /app

How urgent is CVE-2015-1059?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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