CVE-2015-8326: The IPTables-Parse module before 1.6 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files owned by the curr

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-8326 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting iptables-parse module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The IPTables-Parse module before 1.6 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files owned by the current user.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2017-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: iptables-parse project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-07 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iptables-parse project iptables-parse module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5 · 0.6 · 0.7 · 0.8 · 0.9 · 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy iptables-parse-module || rpm -q iptables-parse-module || iptables-parse-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison iptables-parse-module sudo apt install iptables-parse-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold iptables-parse-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list iptables-parse-module sudo dnf downgrade iptables-parse-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add iptables-parse-module

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-2015-8326?

iptables-parse module: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8326 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8326 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-2015-8326 affect?

CVE-2015-8326 affects iptables-parse module. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The IPTables-Parse module before 1.6 for Perl allows local users to write to arbitrary files owned by the current user.

How urgent is CVE-2015-8326?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

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