CVE-2015-2780: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Berta CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2780?

berta cms: upgrade to newer than 0.8.9b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2780 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2780 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-2015-2780 affect?

CVE-2015-2780 affects berta cms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Berta CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted image file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified direc

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2780?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-2780 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting berta cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Berta CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted image file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	15.1% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2017-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: berta

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-16 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

berta berta cms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8.9b

Fixed in: newer than 0.8.9b

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy berta-cms || rpm -q berta-cms || berta-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8.9b (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade berta-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade berta-cms

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: Berta CMS - Arbitrary File Upload

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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-2015-2780?

berta cms: upgrade to newer than 0.8.9b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2780 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2780 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-2015-2780 affect?

CVE-2015-2780 affects berta cms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Berta CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted image file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified direc

How urgent is CVE-2015-2780?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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