CVE-2015-6735: The reset functionality in the TimedMediaHandler extension for MediaWiki does not create a new transcode, whic

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2015-6735 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting timedmediahandler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The reset functionality in the TimedMediaHandler extension for MediaWiki does not create a new transcode, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (transcode deletion) by resetting a transcode.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-17
Published	2015-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: timedmediahandler project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-09-01 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

timedmediahandler project timedmediahandler MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2015-6735?

timedmediahandler: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-6735 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6735 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-2015-6735 affect?

CVE-2015-6735 affects timedmediahandler. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The reset functionality in the TimedMediaHandler extension for MediaWiki does not create a new transcode, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (transcode deletion) by resetting a transcode.

How urgent is CVE-2015-6735?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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