How severe is CVE-2015-5190?

CVE-2015-5190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5190?

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-2015-5190 published?

CVE-2015-5190 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5190

CVE-2015-5190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System Project Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System Project Pacemaker/corosync Configuration System
Published: 2015-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The pcsd web UI in PCS 0.9.139 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via "escape characters" in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5190?: The pcsd web UI in PCS 0.9.139 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via "escape characters" in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2015-5190?: CVE-2015-5190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5190?: CVE-2015-5190 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-2015-5190?: 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-2015-5190 published?: CVE-2015-5190 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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