How severe is CVE-2015-2859?

CVE-2015-2859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2859?

CVE-2015-2859 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2859?

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

When was CVE-2015-2859 published?

CVE-2015-2859 was published on 2015-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2859

CVE-2015-2859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
Published: 2015-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Intel McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.x through 4.6.9 and 5.x through 5.1.2 does not validate server names and Certification Authority names in X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2859?: Intel McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.x through 4.6.9 and 5.x through 5.1.2 does not validate server names and Certification Authority names in X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2015-2859?: CVE-2015-2859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2859?: CVE-2015-2859 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2859 published?: CVE-2015-2859 was published on 2015-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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