CVE-2015-4607: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Frontend User Upload (feupload) extension 0.5.0 and earlier for

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-4607?

frontend user upload: upgrade to newer than 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-4607 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4607 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-2015-4607 affect?

CVE-2015-4607 affects frontend user upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Frontend User Upload (feupload) extension 0.5.0 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension using a frontend form, th

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2015-4607 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting frontend user upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Frontend User Upload (feupload) extension 0.5.0 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension using a frontend form, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the fileadmin folder.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: frontend user upload project

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

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Timeline

2015-06-16 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frontend user upload project frontend user upload UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.5.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frontend-user-upload || rpm -q frontend-user-upload || frontend-user-upload --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade frontend-user-upload

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade frontend-user-upload

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-4607?

frontend user upload: upgrade to newer than 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-4607 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4607 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-2015-4607 affect?

CVE-2015-4607 affects frontend user upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Frontend User Upload (feupload) extension 0.5.0 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension using a frontend form, th

How urgent is CVE-2015-4607?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

TYPO3 vulnerabilities

References

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