CVE-2015-5187
CVE-2015-5187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Candlepinproject Candlepin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Candlepinproject Candlepin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Candlepin allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by obtaining Java exception statements as a result of excessive web traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5187?
- Candlepin allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by obtaining Java exception statements as a result of excessive web traffic.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5187?
- CVE-2015-5187 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2015-5187 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5187?
- CVE-2015-5187 affects Candlepinproject Candlepin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5187?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-5187 published?
- CVE-2015-5187 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:candlepinproject:candlepin:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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