CVE-2015-5175
CVE-2015-5175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf Fediz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 11% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Apache Cxf Fediz
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Application plugins in Apache CXF Fediz before 1.1.3 and 1.2.x before 1.2.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5175?
- Application plugins in Apache CXF Fediz before 1.1.3 and 1.2.x before 1.2.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5175?
- CVE-2015-5175 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-2015-5175 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5175?
- CVE-2015-5175 primarily affects Apache Cxf Fediz. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5175?
- 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-2015-5175 published?
- CVE-2015-5175 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/26/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76486
- https://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2015-5175.txt.asc?version=1&modificationDate=1440598018000&api=v2
- https://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cxf-fediz.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f65c961ea31e3c1851daba8e7e49fc37bbf77b19
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de102cea07d79b2dbf%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b96470a0187315c%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fdbcf9ed307839a6%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba71394f0d321e2d4%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49da365129b7f89e%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cxf-dev/201508.mbox/%3CCAB8XdGAx=VL_uepDSecE2h8ggTD4kpagXnyfegVjt7Axi_Ossw%40mail.gmail.com%3E
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf_fediz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf_fediz:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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