How severe is CVE-2015-5159?

CVE-2015-5159 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-5159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5159?

CVE-2015-5159 affects Kdcproxy Project Kdcproxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5159?

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-2015-5159 published?

CVE-2015-5159 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5159

CVE-2015-5159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kdcproxy Project Kdcproxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Kdcproxy Project Kdcproxy
Published: 2018-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

python-kdcproxy before 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5159?: python-kdcproxy before 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large POST request.
How severe is CVE-2015-5159?: CVE-2015-5159 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-5159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5159?: CVE-2015-5159 affects Kdcproxy Project Kdcproxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5159?: 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-2015-5159 published?: CVE-2015-5159 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kdcproxy_project:kdcproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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