How severe is CVE-2015-5286?

CVE-2015-5286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5286?

CVE-2015-5286 primarily affects Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service (glance). In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5286?

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

When was CVE-2015-5286 published?

CVE-2015-5286 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5286

CVE-2015-5286 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service (glance) with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service (glance)
Published: 2015-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenStack Image Service (Glance) before 2014.2.4 (juno) and 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo) allows remote authenticated users to bypass the storage quota and cause a denial of service (disk consumption) by deleting images that are being uploaded using a token that expires during the process. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-9623.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5286?: OpenStack Image Service (Glance) before 2014.2.4 (juno) and 2015.1.x before 2015.1.2 (kilo) allows remote authenticated users to bypass the storage quota and cause a denial of service (disk consumption) by deleting images that are being uploaded using a token that expires during the process. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-9623.
How severe is CVE-2015-5286?: CVE-2015-5286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5286?: CVE-2015-5286 primarily affects Openstack Image Registry And Delivery Service (glance). In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5286 published?: CVE-2015-5286 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):2015.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:image_registry_and_delivery_service_\(glance\):2015.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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