CVE-2015-5179
CVE-2015-5179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeipa 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: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Freeipa
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FreeIPA might display user data improperly via vectors involving non-printable characters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5179?
- FreeIPA might display user data improperly via vectors involving non-printable characters.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5179?
- CVE-2015-5179 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 high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-5179 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5179?
- CVE-2015-5179 affects Freeipa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5179?
- 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-2015-5179 published?
- CVE-2015-5179 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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