CVE-2015-8859

MEDIUMNVD 5.35.3—

5.3

The send package before 0.11.1 for Node.js allows attackers to obtain the root path via unspecified vectors.

CVSS v3: 5.3
EG Score: 5.3(medium)
EPSS: 69.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 23, 2017

Last Modified

May 13, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96435
cve@mitrehttps://nodesecurity.io/advisories/56
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96435
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/56

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

npm(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
send	—	0.11.1	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 7× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-8859?

CVE-2015-8859 is a medium vulnerability published on January 23, 2017. The send package before 0.11.1 for Node.js allows attackers to obtain the root path via unspecified vectors.

When was CVE-2015-8859 disclosed?

CVE-2015-8859 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 23, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-8859 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-8859 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8859?

CVE-2015-8859 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.3 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-8859?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-8859, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-8859

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