CVE-2015-5353: Directory traversal vulnerability in Novius OS 5.0.1 (Elche) allows remote attackers to include and execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-5353 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting novius os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Novius OS 5.0.1 (Elche) allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tab parameter to admin/.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2015-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: novius-os

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-07-01 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

novius-os novius os DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy novius-os || rpm -q novius-os || novius-os --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison novius-os sudo apt install novius-os=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold novius-os

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list novius-os sudo dnf downgrade novius-os-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add novius-os

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: Novius 5.0.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2015-5353?

novius os: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-5353 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5353 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-2015-5353 affect?

CVE-2015-5353 affects novius os. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Novius OS 5.0.1 (Elche) allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tab parameter to admin/.

How urgent is CVE-2015-5353?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-5354 MEDIUM 5.8 DOWNGRADE Open redirect vulnerability in Novius OS 5.0.1 (Elche) allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary

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