How severe is CVE-2015-3457?

CVE-2015-3457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3457?

CVE-2015-3457 primarily affects Magento. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3457?

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

When was CVE-2015-3457 published?

CVE-2015-3457 was published on 2015-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3457

CVE-2015-3457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Magento
Published: 2015-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Magento Community Edition (CE) 1.9.1.0 and Enterprise Edition (EE) 1.14.1.0 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via the forwarded parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3457?: Magento Community Edition (CE) 1.9.1.0 and Enterprise Edition (EE) 1.14.1.0 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via the forwarded parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-3457?: CVE-2015-3457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3457?: CVE-2015-3457 primarily affects Magento. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3457 published?: CVE-2015-3457 was published on 2015-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:1.9.1.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:1.14.1.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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