CVE-2015-5490: The _views_fetch_data method in includes/cache.inc in the Views module 7.x-3.5 through 7.x-3.10 for Drupal doe

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-5490 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting views. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The _views_fetch_data method in includes/cache.inc in the Views module 7.x-3.5 through 7.x-3.10 for Drupal does not rebuild the full cache if the static cache is not empty, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended filters and obtain access to hidden content via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: views project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-08-18 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

views project views DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-3.5 · 7.x-3.6 · 7.x-3.7 · 7.x-3.8 · 7.x-3.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy views || rpm -q views || views --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison views sudo apt install views=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-3.5> sudo apt-mark hold views

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

dnf --showduplicates list views sudo dnf downgrade views-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add views

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.

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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-2015-5490?

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

Is CVE-2015-5490 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5490 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-2015-5490 affect?

CVE-2015-5490 affects views. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The _views_fetch_data method in includes/cache.inc in the Views module 7.x-3.5 through 7.x-3.10 for Drupal does not rebuild the full cache if the static cache is not empty, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended filters and obtain

How urgent is CVE-2015-5490?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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