How severe is CVE-2015-5242?

CVE-2015-5242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5242?

CVE-2015-5242 affects Redhat Gluster Storage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-5242 published?

CVE-2015-5242 was published on 2015-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5242

CVE-2015-5242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Gluster Storage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Redhat Gluster Storage
Published: 2015-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenStack Swift-on-File (aka Swiftonfile) does not properly restrict use of the pickle Python module when loading metadata, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted extended attribute (xattrs).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5242?: OpenStack Swift-on-File (aka Swiftonfile) does not properly restrict use of the pickle Python module when loading metadata, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted extended attribute (xattrs).
How severe is CVE-2015-5242?: CVE-2015-5242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5242?: CVE-2015-5242 affects Redhat Gluster Storage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5242 published?: CVE-2015-5242 was published on 2015-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:gluster_storage:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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