CVE-2015-1518: SQL injection vulnerability in the search_post function in includes/search.php in Redaxscript before 2.3.0 all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-1518?

redaxscript: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-1518 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1518 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-2015-1518 affect?

CVE-2015-1518 affects redaxscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the search_post function in includes/search.php in Redaxscript before 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_terms parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-1518?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2015-1518 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting redaxscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the search_post function in includes/search.php in Redaxscript before 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_terms parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2015-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: redaxscript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-11 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redaxscript redaxscript UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade redaxscript

Note

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

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: RedaxScript CMS 2.2.0 - SQL Injection

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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-2015-1518?

redaxscript: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1518 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1518 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-2015-1518 affect?

CVE-2015-1518 affects redaxscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the search_post function in includes/search.php in Redaxscript before 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_terms parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1518?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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