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7.5

Revive Adserver lets attackers run files via URL

CVE-2015-7372 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The Revive Adserver software can be tricked into loading any file on the server by adding special characters to a web request. This could let an attacker run unwanted code or view sensitive data. Update to the latest version or apply the vendor’s patch to stop this behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
revive-adserver revive_adserver <= 3.2.1
cpe:2.3:a:revive-adserver:revive_adserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in delivery-dev/al.php in Revive Adserver before 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the layerstyle pa...
Directory traversal vulnerability in delivery-dev/al.php in Revive Adserver before 3.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the layerstyle parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published14 Oct 2015
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-7372 · NVD
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