How severe is CVE-2015-2080?

CVE-2015-2080 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-2080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2080?

CVE-2015-2080 primarily affects Eclipse Jetty. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2080?

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-2015-2080 published?

CVE-2015-2080 was published on 2016-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2080

CVE-2015-2080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Jetty with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Eclipse Jetty
Published: 2016-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The exception handling code in Eclipse Jetty before 9.2.9.v20150224 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via illegal characters in an HTTP header, aka JetLeak.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2080?: The exception handling code in Eclipse Jetty before 9.2.9.v20150224 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via illegal characters in an HTTP header, aka JetLeak.
How severe is CVE-2015-2080?: CVE-2015-2080 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-2080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2080?: CVE-2015-2080 primarily affects Eclipse Jetty. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2080?: 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-2015-2080 published?: CVE-2015-2080 was published on 2016-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.3.0:m0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:9.3.0:m1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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