How severe is CVE-2015-5372?

CVE-2015-5372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5372?

CVE-2015-5372 affects Adnovum Nevisauth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5372?

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

When was CVE-2015-5372 published?

CVE-2015-5372 was published on 2015-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5372

CVE-2015-5372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adnovum Nevisauth with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Adnovum Nevisauth
Published: 2015-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAML 2.0 implementation in AdNovum nevisAuth 4.13.0.0 before 4.18.3.1, when using SAML POST-Binding, does not match all attributes of the X.509 certificate embedded in the assertion against the certificate from the identity provider (IdP), which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SAML assertions via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5372?: The SAML 2.0 implementation in AdNovum nevisAuth 4.13.0.0 before 4.18.3.1, when using SAML POST-Binding, does not match all attributes of the X.509 certificate embedded in the assertion against the certificate from the identity provider (IdP), which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SAML assertions via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2015-5372?: CVE-2015-5372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5372?: CVE-2015-5372 affects Adnovum Nevisauth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5372 published?: CVE-2015-5372 was published on 2015-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adnovum:nevisauth:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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