CVE-2015-5189
CVE-2015-5189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System Project Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System Project Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System
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Description
Race condition in pcsd in PCS 0.9.139 and earlier uses a global variable to validate usernames, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by sending a command that is checked for security after another user is authenticated.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5189?
- Race condition in pcsd in PCS 0.9.139 and earlier uses a global variable to validate usernames, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by sending a command that is checked for security after another user is authenticated.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5189?
- CVE-2015-5189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5189 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5189?
- CVE-2015-5189 affects Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System Project Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5189?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-5189 published?
- CVE-2015-5189 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pacemaker\/corosync_configuration_system_project:pacemaker\/corosync_configuration_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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