Is CVE-2015-3897 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2015-3897, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2015-3897 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-3897 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3897?

CVE-2015-3897 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2015-3897

CWE-22Published: June 18, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Bonita BPM Portal before 6.5.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the theme parameter and a file path in the location parameter to bonita/portal/themeResource.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-3897 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-2015-3897. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.