CVE-2015-5222
CVE-2015-5222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Redhat Openshift
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.0.0.0 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with build permissions to execute arbitrary shell commands with root permissions on arbitrary build pods via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5222?
- Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.0.0.0 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with build permissions to execute arbitrary shell commands with root permissions on arbitrary build pods via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5222?
- CVE-2015-5222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5222 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5222?
- CVE-2015-5222 affects Redhat Openshift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5222?
- 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-2015-5222 published?
- CVE-2015-5222 was published on 2015-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:3.0.0.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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