CVE-2015-1194: pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2015-1194 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting pax. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2015-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pax project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-21 18:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pax project pax MITIGATE

Affected: 1\ 20140703

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2015-1194?

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

Is CVE-2015-1194 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1194 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-2015-1194 affect?

CVE-2015-1194 affects pax. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1194?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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