CVE-2015-2995Sysaid Path Traversal
The RdsLogsEntry servlet in SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly check file extensions, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via a NULL byte after the extension, as demonstrated by a .war%00 file.
Published Jun 8, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2015-2995 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Sysaid.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Sysaid 15.1.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
34%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
4
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The RdsLogsEntry servlet in SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly check file extensions, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via a NULL byte after the extension, as demonstrated by a .war%00 file.
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-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorysysaid.com · sysaid-15-2-your-voice-your-service-desk
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · SysAid-Help-Desk-14.4-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-…
- exploit20150603 [Multiple CVE's]: various critical vulnerabilities in SysAid Help Desk (RCE, file download, DoS, etc)
- exploitMSF sysaid_rdslogs_file_upload.rb
- exploitExploitDB-37667
FAQ
Common Questions.
The RdsLogsEntry servlet in SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 does not properly check file extensions, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via a NULL byte after the extension, as demonstrated by a .war%00 file.
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: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Is CVE-2015-2995 On Your Attack Surface?
Brandefense matches it against the products discovered on your perimeter and opens a finding the day a CVE like this is listed.
Request A Demo