CVE-2015-6012: Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 and bleeding-edge

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-6012?

refbase: upgrade to newer than 0.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-6012 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6012 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-6012 affect?

CVE-2015-6012 affects refbase. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 and bleeding-edge before 2015-01-08 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the referrer p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-6012?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-6012 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting refbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 and bleeding-edge before 2015-01-08 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the referrer parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: refbase

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-09-28 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

refbase refbase UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade refbase

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade refbase

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-6012?

refbase: upgrade to newer than 0.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-6012 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6012 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-2015-6012 affect?

CVE-2015-6012 affects refbase. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 and bleeding-edge before 2015-01-08 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the referrer p

How urgent is CVE-2015-6012?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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