How severe is CVE-2015-0227?

CVE-2015-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0227?

CVE-2015-0227 primarily affects Apache Wss4j. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0227?

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

When was CVE-2015-0227 published?

CVE-2015-0227 was published on 2015-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0227

CVE-2015-0227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Wss4j with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apache Wss4j
Published: 2015-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the requireSignedEncryptedDataElements configuration via a vectors related to "wrapping attacks."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0227?: Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the requireSignedEncryptedDataElements configuration via a vectors related to "wrapping attacks."
How severe is CVE-2015-0227?: CVE-2015-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0227?: CVE-2015-0227 primarily affects Apache Wss4j. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0227 published?: CVE-2015-0227 was published on 2015-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:wss4j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:wss4j:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:wss4j:2.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:wss4j:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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