HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-5082
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2015-5082

CWE-77Published: September 28, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Endian Firewall before 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) NEW_PASSWORD_1 or (2) NEW_PASSWORD_2 parameter to cgi-bin/chpasswd.cgi.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-5082 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-2015-5082. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

endian_firewall1 product(s)
endian firewall
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-5082
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 28, 2015

Related CVEs (CWE-77)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2015-5082 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.