How severe is CVE-2015-1452?

CVE-2015-1452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1452?

CVE-2015-1452 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1452?

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-2015-1452 published?

CVE-2015-1452 was published on 2015-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1452

CVE-2015-1452 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-17.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2015-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) daemon in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0 Patch 7 build 4457 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (locked CAPWAP Access Controller) via a large number of ClientHello DTLS messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1452?: The Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) daemon in Fortinet FortiOS 5.0 Patch 7 build 4457 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (locked CAPWAP Access Controller) via a large number of ClientHello DTLS messages.
How severe is CVE-2015-1452?: CVE-2015-1452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1452?: CVE-2015-1452 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1452?: 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-2015-1452 published?: CVE-2015-1452 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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