How severe is CVE-2015-5178?

CVE-2015-5178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5178?

CVE-2015-5178 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5178?

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

When was CVE-2015-5178 published?

CVE-2015-5178 was published on 2015-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5178

CVE-2015-5178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server
Published: 2015-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Management Console in Red Hat Enterprise Application Platform before 6.4.4 and WildFly (formerly JBoss Application Server) does not send an X-Frame-Options HTTP header, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web page that contains a (1) FRAME or (2) IFRAME element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5178?: The Management Console in Red Hat Enterprise Application Platform before 6.4.4 and WildFly (formerly JBoss Application Server) does not send an X-Frame-Options HTTP header, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web page that contains a (1) FRAME or (2) IFRAME element.
How severe is CVE-2015-5178?: CVE-2015-5178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5178?: CVE-2015-5178 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Wildfly Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5178 published?: CVE-2015-5178 was published on 2015-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_wildfly_application_server:*:cr8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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