CVE-2015-4075: The Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary .ini files via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-4075?

helpdesk pro: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-4075 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4075 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-2015-4075 affect?

CVE-2015-4075 affects helpdesk pro. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary .ini files via a crafted language.save task.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-4075?

Priority 62/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-4075 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting helpdesk pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary .ini files via a crafted language.save task.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2017-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: helpdeskpro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-20 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

helpdeskpro helpdesk pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy helpdesk-pro || rpm -q helpdesk-pro || helpdesk-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade helpdesk-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade helpdesk-pro

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: Joomla! Component Helpdesk Pro < 1.4.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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-2015-4075?

helpdesk pro: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-4075 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4075 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-2015-4075 affect?

CVE-2015-4075 affects helpdesk pro. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary .ini files via a crafted language.save task.

How urgent is CVE-2015-4075?

Priority 62/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2015-4074 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers
CVE-2015-4073 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allow remote attack
CVE-2015-4072 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allow
CVE-2015-4071 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE The Helpdesk Pro Plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read the support tickets of arbitr

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