How severe is CVE-2015-1854?

CVE-2015-1854 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-1854 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1854?

CVE-2015-1854 primarily affects Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1854?

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-2015-1854 published?

CVE-2015-1854 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1854

CVE-2015-1854 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server
Published: 2017-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

389 Directory Server before 1.3.3.10 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and modify directory entries via a crafted ldapmodrdn call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1854?: 389 Directory Server before 1.3.3.10 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and modify directory entries via a crafted ldapmodrdn call.
How severe is CVE-2015-1854?: CVE-2015-1854 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-1854 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1854?: CVE-2015-1854 primarily affects Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1854?: 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-2015-1854 published?: CVE-2015-1854 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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