How severe is CVE-2015-5250?

CVE-2015-5250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5250?

CVE-2015-5250 affects Redhat Openshift Origin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5250?

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

When was CVE-2015-5250 published?

CVE-2015-5250 was published on 2015-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5250

CVE-2015-5250 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift Origin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Redhat Openshift Origin
Published: 2015-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The API server in OpenShift Origin 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (master process crash) via crafted JSON data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5250?: The API server in OpenShift Origin 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (master process crash) via crafted JSON data.
How severe is CVE-2015-5250?: CVE-2015-5250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5250?: CVE-2015-5250 affects Redhat Openshift Origin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5250 published?: CVE-2015-5250 was published on 2015-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_origin:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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