How severe is CVE-2015-5920?

CVE-2015-5920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5920?

CVE-2015-5920 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5920?

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

When was CVE-2015-5920 published?

CVE-2015-5920 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5920

CVE-2015-5920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2015-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Software Update component in Apple iTunes before 12.3 does not properly handle redirection, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to discover encrypted SMB credentials via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5920?: The Software Update component in Apple iTunes before 12.3 does not properly handle redirection, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to discover encrypted SMB credentials via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5920?: CVE-2015-5920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5920?: CVE-2015-5920 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5920?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5920 published?: CVE-2015-5920 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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