How severe is CVE-2015-5163?

CVE-2015-5163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-5163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5163?

CVE-2015-5163 primarily affects Openstack Glance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5163?

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

When was CVE-2015-5163 published?

CVE-2015-5163 was published on 2015-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5163

CVE-2015-5163 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openstack Glance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Openstack Glance
Published: 2015-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The import task action in OpenStack Image Service (Glance) 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo), when using the V2 API, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted backing file for a qcow2 image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5163?: The import task action in OpenStack Image Service (Glance) 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo), when using the V2 API, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted backing file for a qcow2 image.
How severe is CVE-2015-5163?: CVE-2015-5163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-5163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5163?: CVE-2015-5163 primarily affects Openstack Glance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5163 published?: CVE-2015-5163 was published on 2015-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:glance:2015.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:glance:2015.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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