CVE-2015-4027: The AcuWVSSchedulerv10 service in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) before 10 build 20151125 allows loc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-4027?

web vulnerability scanner: upgrade to newer than 10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-4027 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4027 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-2015-4027 affect?

CVE-2015-4027 affects web vulnerability scanner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The AcuWVSSchedulerv10 service in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) before 10 build 20151125 allows local users to gain privileges via a command parameter in the reporttemplate property in a params JSON object to api/addScan.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-4027?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2015-4027 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting web vulnerability scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AcuWVSSchedulerv10 service in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) before 10 build 20151125 allows local users to gain privileges via a command parameter in the reporttemplate property in a params JSON object to api/addScan.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2015-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: acunetix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-12-17 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acunetix web vulnerability scanner UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10

Fixed in: newer than 10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-vulnerability-scanner || rpm -q web-vulnerability-scanner || web-vulnerability-scanner --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-vulnerability-scanner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-vulnerability-scanner

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: Acunetix WVS 10 - 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-2015-4027?

web vulnerability scanner: upgrade to newer than 10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-4027 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4027 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-2015-4027 affect?

CVE-2015-4027 affects web vulnerability scanner. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The AcuWVSSchedulerv10 service in Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) before 10 build 20151125 allows local users to gain privileges via a command parameter in the reporttemplate property in a params JSON object to api/addScan.

How urgent is CVE-2015-4027?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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