How severe is CVE-2015-1169?

CVE-2015-1169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1169?

CVE-2015-1169 affects Apereo Central Authentication Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1169?

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-2015-1169 published?

CVE-2015-1169 was published on 2015-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1169

CVE-2015-1169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apereo Central Authentication Service 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Apereo Central Authentication Service
Published: 2015-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apereo Central Authentication Service (CAS) Server before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to conduct LDAP injection attacks via a crafted username, as demonstrated by using a wildcard and a valid password to bypass LDAP authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1169?: Apereo Central Authentication Service (CAS) Server before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to conduct LDAP injection attacks via a crafted username, as demonstrated by using a wildcard and a valid password to bypass LDAP authentication.
How severe is CVE-2015-1169?: CVE-2015-1169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1169?: CVE-2015-1169 affects Apereo Central Authentication Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1169?: 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-2015-1169 published?: CVE-2015-1169 was published on 2015-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apereo:central_authentication_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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