PatchTheCVECVE-2015-4082: attic before 0.15 does not confirm unencrypted backups with the user, which allows remote attackers with read
CVE-2015-4082 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting attic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
attic before 0.15 does not confirm unencrypted backups with the user, which allows remote attackers with read and write privileges for the encrypted repository to obtain potentially sensitive information by changing the manifest type byte of the repository to "unencrypted / without key file".
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2017-08-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2015-4082?
attic: upgrade to newer than 0.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-4082 being exploited?
CVE-2015-4082 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-2015-4082 affect?
CVE-2015-4082 affects attic. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). attic before 0.15 does not confirm unencrypted backups with the user, which allows remote attackers with read and write privileges for the encrypted repository to obtain potentially sensitive information by changing the manifest type byte o
How urgent is CVE-2015-4082?
Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference