CVE-2015-2060: cabextract before 1.6 does not properly check for leading slashes when extracting files, which allows remote a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2060?

cabextract: upgrade to 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2060 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2060 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-2015-2060 affect?

CVE-2015-2060 affects cabextract. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). cabextract before 1.6 does not properly check for leading slashes when extracting files, which allows remote attackers to conduct absolute directory traversal attacks via a malformed UTF-8 character that is changed to a UTF-8 encoded slash.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2060?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-2060 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting cabextract. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cabextract before 1.6 does not properly check for leading slashes when extracting files, which allows remote attackers to conduct absolute directory traversal attacks via a malformed UTF-8 character that is changed to a UTF-8 encoded slash.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cabextract project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-29 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cabextract project cabextract UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6

Fixed in: 1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cabextract

Note

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

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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-2015-2060?

cabextract: upgrade to 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2060 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2060 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-2015-2060 affect?

CVE-2015-2060 affects cabextract. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). cabextract before 1.6 does not properly check for leading slashes when extracting files, which allows remote attackers to conduct absolute directory traversal attacks via a malformed UTF-8 character that is changed to a UTF-8 encoded slash.

How urgent is CVE-2015-2060?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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