PatchTheCVECVE-2015-6545: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ajax.php in Cerb before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to hi
CVE-2015-6545 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting cerb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ajax.php in Cerb before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that add an administrator account via a saveWorkerPeek action.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2015-09-03 |
| 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
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: Cerb 7.0.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
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-2015-6545?
cerb: upgrade to newer than 7.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-6545 being exploited?
CVE-2015-6545 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-2015-6545 affect?
CVE-2015-6545 affects cerb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ajax.php in Cerb before 7.0.4 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that add an administrator account via a saveWorkerPeek action.
How urgent is CVE-2015-6545?
Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference