CVE-2015-2087: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2087?

avatar uploader: upgrade to newer than 6.x-1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2087 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2087 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-2015-2087 affect?

CVE-2015-2087 affects avatar uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via unspecified vecto

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2087?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2015-2087 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting avatar uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: avatar uploader project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-26 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avatar uploader project avatar uploader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.x-1.2

Fixed in: newer than 6.x-1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy avatar-uploader || rpm -q avatar-uploader || avatar-uploader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.x-1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade avatar-uploader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade avatar-uploader

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-2087?

avatar uploader: upgrade to newer than 6.x-1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2087 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2087 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-2015-2087 affect?

CVE-2015-2087 affects avatar uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Avatar Uploader module before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via unspecified vecto

How urgent is CVE-2015-2087?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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