How severe is CVE-2015-3448?

CVE-2015-3448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-3448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3448?

CVE-2015-3448 affects Rest-client Project Rest-client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3448?

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

When was CVE-2015-3448 published?

CVE-2015-3448 was published on 2015-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3448

CVE-2015-3448 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rest-client Project Rest-client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Rest-client Project Rest-client
Published: 2015-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

REST client for Ruby (aka rest-client) before 1.7.3 logs usernames and passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3448?: REST client for Ruby (aka rest-client) before 1.7.3 logs usernames and passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the log.
How severe is CVE-2015-3448?: CVE-2015-3448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-3448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3448?: CVE-2015-3448 affects Rest-client Project Rest-client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3448 published?: CVE-2015-3448 was published on 2015-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rest-client_project:rest-client:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:*

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