PatchTheCVECVE-2015-5997: Impero Education Pro before 5105 uses a hardcoded CBC key and initialization vector derived from a hash of the
CVE-2015-5997 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting impero education pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Impero Education Pro before 5105 uses a hardcoded CBC key and initialization vector derived from a hash of the Imp3ro string, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain plaintext data by sniffing the network for ciphertext data.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2015-09-14 |
| 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-2015-5997?
impero education pro: upgrade to newer than 5008. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-5997 being exploited?
CVE-2015-5997 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-2015-5997 affect?
CVE-2015-5997 affects impero education pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Impero Education Pro before 5105 uses a hardcoded CBC key and initialization vector derived from a hash of the Imp3ro string, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain plaintext data by sniffing the network for ciphertext data.
How urgent is CVE-2015-5997?
Priority 46/100. High severity
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