CVE-2015-6516: SQL injection vulnerability in cygnux.org sysPass 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-6516?

syspass: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-6516 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6516 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-2015-6516 affect?

CVE-2015-6516 affects syspass. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). SQL injection vulnerability in cygnux.org sysPass 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter to ajax/ajax_search.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-6516?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2015-6516 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting syspass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in cygnux.org sysPass 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter to ajax/ajax_search.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2015-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cygnux

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 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cygnux syspass UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade syspass

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: sysPass 1.0.9 - SQL Injection

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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-2015-6516?

syspass: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-6516 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6516 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-2015-6516 affect?

CVE-2015-6516 affects syspass. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). SQL injection vulnerability in cygnux.org sysPass 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter to ajax/ajax_search.php.

How urgent is CVE-2015-6516?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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