CVE-2015-1589: Directory traversal vulnerability in arCHMage 0.2.4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1589 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting archmage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in arCHMage 0.2.4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a CHM file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2015-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: archmage project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-23 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

archmage project archmage DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison archmage sudo apt install archmage=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.4> sudo apt-mark hold archmage

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

dnf --showduplicates list archmage sudo dnf downgrade archmage-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add archmage

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.

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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-2015-1589?

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

Is CVE-2015-1589 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1589 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-2015-1589 affect?

CVE-2015-1589 affects archmage. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in arCHMage 0.2.4 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a CHM file.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1589?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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