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CVE-2015-8768

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 2.75%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-02-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It affects Ubuntu. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2015-8768
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
2.75%
Ubuntu

Original NVD Description

click/install.py in click does not require files in package filesystem tarballs to start with ./ (dot slash), which allows remote attackers to install an alternate security policy and gain privileges via a crafted package, as demonstrated by the test.mmrow app for Ubuntu phone.