CVE-2015-6914: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in SiteFactory CMS 5.5.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-6914 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting sitefactory cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in SiteFactory CMS 5.5.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter to assets/download.aspx.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2015-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mindbite

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-09-11 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mindbite sitefactory cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.5.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.5.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sitefactory-cms || rpm -q sitefactory-cms || sitefactory-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.5.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sitefactory-cms sudo apt install sitefactory-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.9> sudo apt-mark hold sitefactory-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sitefactory-cms sudo dnf downgrade sitefactory-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.9> sudo dnf versionlock add sitefactory-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2015-6914?

sitefactory cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-6914 being exploited?

CVE-2015-6914 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-2015-6914 affect?

CVE-2015-6914 affects sitefactory cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in SiteFactory CMS 5.5.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter to assets/download.aspx.

How urgent is CVE-2015-6914?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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