How severe is CVE-2015-8688?

CVE-2015-8688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8688?

CVE-2015-8688 affects Gajim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8688?

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

When was CVE-2015-8688 published?

CVE-2015-8688 was published on 2016-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8688

CVE-2015-8688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gajim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gajim
Published: 2016-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gajim before 0.16.5 allows remote attackers to modify the roster and intercept messages via a crafted roster-push IQ stanza.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8688?: Gajim before 0.16.5 allows remote attackers to modify the roster and intercept messages via a crafted roster-push IQ stanza.
How severe is CVE-2015-8688?: CVE-2015-8688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8688?: CVE-2015-8688 affects Gajim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8688 published?: CVE-2015-8688 was published on 2016-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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