CVE-2015-2993
HighPublic exploitSysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.
Published Jun 8, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-2993 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Sysaid.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Sysaid 15.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SysaidSysaid | See advisory | 15.1 |
Patched Releases
Sysaid
15.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- advisoryhttps://www.sysaid.com/blog/entry/sysaid-15-2-your-voice-your-service-desk
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132138/SysAid-Help-Desk-14.4-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-Service-Traversal-SQL-Injection.html
- exploit20150603 [Multiple CVE's]: various critical vulnerabilities in SysAid Help Desk (RCE, file download, DoS, etc)
- exploitExploitDB-43885
- other20150603 [Multiple CVE's]: various critical vulnerabilities in SysAid Help Desk (RCE, file download, DoS, etc)
FAQ
Common Questions.
SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrator accounts via a crafted request to /createnewaccount or (2) write to arbitrary files via the fileName parameter to /userentry.
Affected: Sysaid. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Sysaid 15.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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