CVE-2015-5305

CVE-2015-5305 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Kubernetes, as used in Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.0, allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted object type name, which is not properly handled before passing it to etcd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5305?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Kubernetes, as used in Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.0, allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted object type name, which is not properly handled before passing it to etcd.
How severe is CVE-2015-5305?
CVE-2015-5305 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5305 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5305?
CVE-2015-5305 affects Redhat Openshift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5305?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5305 published?
CVE-2015-5305 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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