How severe is CVE-2015-1459?

CVE-2015-1459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1459?

CVE-2015-1459 affects Fortinet Fortiauthenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1459?

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

When was CVE-2015-1459 published?

CVE-2015-1459 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1459

CVE-2015-1459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiauthenticator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiauthenticator
Published: 2015-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the operation parameter to cert/scep/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1459?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the operation parameter to cert/scep/.
How severe is CVE-2015-1459?: CVE-2015-1459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1459?: CVE-2015-1459 affects Fortinet Fortiauthenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1459 published?: CVE-2015-1459 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiauthenticator:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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