How severe is CVE-2015-0210?

CVE-2015-0210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-0210 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0210?

CVE-2015-0210 affects W1.fi Wpa Supplicant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0210?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0210 published?

CVE-2015-0210 was published on 2017-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0210

CVE-2015-0210 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W1.fi Wpa Supplicant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: W1.fi Wpa Supplicant
Published: 2017-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

wpa_supplicant 2.0-16 does not properly check certificate subject name, which allows remote attackers to cause a man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0210?: wpa_supplicant 2.0-16 does not properly check certificate subject name, which allows remote attackers to cause a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-0210?: CVE-2015-0210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-0210 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0210?: CVE-2015-0210 affects W1.fi Wpa Supplicant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0210?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0210 published?: CVE-2015-0210 was published on 2017-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w1.fi:wpa_supplicant:2.0-16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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