How severe is CVE-2015-8368?

CVE-2015-8368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-8368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8368?

CVE-2015-8368 affects Ntop Ntopng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8368?

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

When was CVE-2015-8368 published?

CVE-2015-8368 was published on 2015-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8368

CVE-2015-8368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ntop Ntopng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Ntop Ntopng
Published: 2015-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ntopng (aka ntop) before 2.2 allows remote authenticated users to change the login context and gain privileges via the user cookie and username parameter to admin/password_reset.lua.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8368?: ntopng (aka ntop) before 2.2 allows remote authenticated users to change the login context and gain privileges via the user cookie and username parameter to admin/password_reset.lua.
How severe is CVE-2015-8368?: CVE-2015-8368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-8368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8368?: CVE-2015-8368 affects Ntop Ntopng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8368 published?: CVE-2015-8368 was published on 2015-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ntop:ntopng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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