PatchTheCVECVE-2015-5496: The pass2pdf module for Drupal does not restrict access to generated PDF files, which allows remote attackers
CVE-2015-5496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pass2pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The pass2pdf module for Drupal does not restrict access to generated PDF files, which allows remote attackers to obtain user passwords via unspecified vectors.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2015-08-18 |
| 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-2015-5496?
pass2pdf: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-5496 being exploited?
CVE-2015-5496 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-2015-5496 affect?
CVE-2015-5496 affects pass2pdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The pass2pdf module for Drupal does not restrict access to generated PDF files, which allows remote attackers to obtain user passwords via unspecified vectors.
How urgent is CVE-2015-5496?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.