Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2015-8279?

Affected: Web Viewer (Samsung). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2015-8279 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2015-8279 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2015-8279?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2015-8279?

Fixed versions are available, including Web Viewer 1.0.0.193.

How urgently should CVE-2015-8279 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2015-8279

HighPublic exploit

Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request to an unspecified PHP script.

Published Jan 15, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2015-8279 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.6 v3) affecting Web Viewer (Samsung).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Web Viewer 1.0.0.193.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

8.6

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

51%

Higher than 98.9% 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

Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request to an unspecified PHP script.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Web ViewerSamsung	See advisory	1.0.0.193

Patched Releases

Web Viewer

1.0.0.193

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 15, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-264

References

advisoryVU#913000
exploitMSF samsung_srv_1670d_upload_exec.rb

FAQ

Common Questions.

Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request to an unspecified PHP script.
Affected: Web Viewer (Samsung). 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 Web Viewer 1.0.0.193.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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