PatchTheCVECVE-2015-4398: Open redirect vulnerability in the Chaos tool suite (ctools) module before 6.x-1.12 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.7
CVE-2015-4398 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting ctools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Open redirect vulnerability in the Chaos tool suite (ctools) module before 6.x-1.12 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.7 for Drupal allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors involving processing confirmation delete pages.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2015-06-16 |
| 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-2015-4398?
ctools: upgrade to newer than 6.x-1.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-4398 being exploited?
CVE-2015-4398 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-2015-4398 affect?
CVE-2015-4398 affects ctools. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Open redirect vulnerability in the Chaos tool suite (ctools) module before 6.x-1.12 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.7 for Drupal allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors
How urgent is CVE-2015-4398?
Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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