CVE-2015-0225
CVE-2015-0225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Cassandra with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Apache Cassandra
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-0225?
- The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
- How severe is CVE-2015-0225?
- CVE-2015-0225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-0225 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-0225?
- CVE-2015-0225 primarily affects Apache Cassandra. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-0225?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-0225 published?
- CVE-2015-0225 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131249/Apache-Cassandra-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1947.html
- http://www.mail-archive.com/user%40cassandra.apache.org/msg41819.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535154/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73478
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034002
Affected products (38)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:1.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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