MEDIUM
CVE-2015-1839
CWE-19Published: April 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
modules/chef.py in SaltStack before 2014.7.4 does not properly handle files in /tmp.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-1839 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212788Issue Tracking · Patch
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https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2014.7.4.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/22d2f7a1ec93300c34e8c42d14ec39d51e610b5cIssue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/b49d0d4b5ca5c6f31f03e2caf97cef1088eeed81Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212788Issue Tracking · Patch
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https://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/releases/2014.7.4.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/22d2f7a1ec93300c34e8c42d14ec39d51e610b5cIssue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/saltstack/salt/commit/b49d0d4b5ca5c6f31f03e2caf97cef1088eeed81Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-1839
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-19
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 13, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-19)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-1839 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.