CVE-2015-5505
CVE-2015-5505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codfront Labs Http Strict Transport Security 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-17.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-17
- Affected product: Codfront Labs Http Strict Transport Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal does not properly implement the "include subdomains" directive, which causes the HSTS policy to not be applied to subdomains and allows man-in-the-middle attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5505?
- The HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal does not properly implement the "include subdomains" directive, which causes the HSTS policy to not be applied to subdomains and allows man-in-the-middle attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5505?
- CVE-2015-5505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5505 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5505?
- CVE-2015-5505 primarily affects Codfront Labs Http Strict Transport Security. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5505?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-5505 published?
- CVE-2015-5505 was published on 2015-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/04/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75276
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037633
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2507539
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2507543
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2507563
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:codfront_labs:http_strict_transport_security:6.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:codfront_labs:http_strict_transport_security:6.x-1.0:rc1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:codfront_labs:http_strict_transport_security:6.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:codfront_labs:http_strict_transport_security:7.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:codfront_labs:http_strict_transport_security:7.x-1.0:rc1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:codfront_labs:http_strict_transport_security:7.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
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