How severe is CVE-2015-1451?

CVE-2015-1451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-1451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1451?

CVE-2015-1451 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1451?

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

When was CVE-2015-1451 published?

CVE-2015-1451 was published on 2015-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1451

CVE-2015-1451 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2015-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0 Patch 7 build 4457 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) WTP Name or (2) WTP Active Software Version field in a CAPWAP Join request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1451?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0 Patch 7 build 4457 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) WTP Name or (2) WTP Active Software Version field in a CAPWAP Join request.
How severe is CVE-2015-1451?: CVE-2015-1451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-1451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1451?: CVE-2015-1451 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1451?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1451 published?: CVE-2015-1451 was published on 2015-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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