CVE-2015-1815: The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-1815?

setroubleshoot: upgrade to newer than 3.2.21; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-1815 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1815 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-2015-1815 affect?

CVE-2015-1815 affects setroubleshoot, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-1815?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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HIGH 10.0WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-1815 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting setroubleshoot, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	16.5% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2015-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: fedoraproject · selinux

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-30 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

selinux setroubleshoot UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.21

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade setroubleshoot

Note

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

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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: Fedora 21 setroubleshootd 3.2.22 - Local Privilege Escalation

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2015-1815?

setroubleshoot: upgrade to newer than 3.2.21; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1815 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1815 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-2015-1815 affect?

CVE-2015-1815 affects setroubleshoot, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1815?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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