CVE-2015-3187: The svn_repos_trace_node_locations function in Apache Subversion before 1.7.21 and 1.8.x before 1.8.14, whe...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-3187 is an information disclosure issue in Apache Subversion. An authenticated user may learn sensitive repository path names that should be hidden by path-based authorization, when a node was moved from a hidden path. This is mainly a confidentiality risk for organizations using Subversion access controls to separate projects, customers, or restricted source areas. Exposure is most likely on Subversion servers using path-based authorization, especially repositories where files or directories moved from restricted paths into areas visible to other authenticated users. Treat as a moderate-priority confidentiality fix. Prioritize systems where Subversion protects sensitive customer, product, or source-code paths with path-based authorization. Urgency is lower than remote code execution, but delayed remediation can expose internal structure and restricted project information. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Subversion to 1.7.21, 1.8.14, or later supported versions.; Apply relevant vendor security updates from operating system distributors.; Review repositories using path-based authorization and moved restricted paths..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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