How severe is CVE-2015-5244?

CVE-2015-5244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-5244 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-2015-5244?

CVE-2015-5244 affects Mod Nss Project Mod Nss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5244?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-5244 published?

CVE-2015-5244 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5244

CVE-2015-5244 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mod Nss Project Mod Nss with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mod Nss Project Mod Nss
Published: 2017-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NSSCipherSuite option with ciphersuites enabled in mod_nss before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to bypass application restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5244?: The NSSCipherSuite option with ciphersuites enabled in mod_nss before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to bypass application restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2015-5244?: CVE-2015-5244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-5244 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-2015-5244?: CVE-2015-5244 affects Mod Nss Project Mod Nss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5244 published?: CVE-2015-5244 was published on 2017-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mod_nss_project:mod_nss:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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