CVE-2015-8549: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PyAMF before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-8549?

pyamf: upgrade to 0.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-8549 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8549 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-2015-8549 affect?

CVE-2015-8549 affects pyamf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PyAMF before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or read arbitrary files via a crafted Action Message Format (AMF) payload.

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2015-8549 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting pyamf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PyAMF before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or read arbitrary files via a crafted Action Message Format (AMF) payload.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2020-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pyamf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-15 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyamf pyamf UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.8.0

Fixed in: 0.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pyamf

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-8549?

pyamf: upgrade to 0.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8549 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8549 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-2015-8549 affect?

CVE-2015-8549 affects pyamf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PyAMF before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or read arbitrary files via a crafted Action Message Format (AMF) payload.

How urgent is CVE-2015-8549?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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