CVE-2015-2680
CWE-352Published: March 23, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MetalGenix GeniXCMS before 0.0.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that add an administrator account via a request in the users page to gxadmin/index.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-2680 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-2680. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-2680 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts