How severe is CVE-2015-2841?

CVE-2015-2841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2841?

CVE-2015-2841 affects Citrix Netscaler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2841?

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

When was CVE-2015-2841 published?

CVE-2015-2841 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2841

CVE-2015-2841 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler
Published: 2015-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Citrix NetScaler AppFirewall, as used in NetScaler 10.5, allows remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions via a crafted Content-Type header, as demonstrated by the application/octet-stream and text/xml Content-Types.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2841?: Citrix NetScaler AppFirewall, as used in NetScaler 10.5, allows remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions via a crafted Content-Type header, as demonstrated by the application/octet-stream and text/xml Content-Types.
How severe is CVE-2015-2841?: CVE-2015-2841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2841?: CVE-2015-2841 affects Citrix Netscaler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2841?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2841 published?: CVE-2015-2841 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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