PatchTheCVECVE-2015-5463: AxiomSL's Axiom java applet module (used for editing uploaded Excel files and associated Java RMI services) 9.
CVE-2015-5463 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting axiom. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
AxiomSL's Axiom java applet module (used for editing uploaded Excel files and associated Java RMI services) 9.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) access data of other basic users through arbitrary SQL commands, (2) perform a horizontal and vertical privilege escalation, (3) cause a Denial of Service on global application, or (4) write/read/delete arbitrary files on server hosting the application.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-285 |
| Published | 2019-04-03 |
| 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-2015-5463?
axiom: upgrade to newer than 9.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-5463 being exploited?
CVE-2015-5463 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-2015-5463 affect?
CVE-2015-5463 affects axiom. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). AxiomSL's Axiom java applet module (used for editing uploaded Excel files and associated Java RMI services) 9.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) access data of other basic users through arbitrary SQL commands, (2) perform a hori
How urgent is CVE-2015-5463?
Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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