CVE-2015-0259

Name: CVE-2015-0259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-01T14:59:01.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2014.1.4, 2014.2.x before 2014.2.3, and kilo before kilo-3 does not validate the origin of websocket requests, which allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for access to consoles via a crafted webpage.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenStack Compute (Nova) before 2014.1.4, 2014.2.x before 2014.2.3, and kilo before kilo-3 does not validate the origin of websocket requests, which allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for access to consoles via a crafted webpage.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Openstack	Nova	>= 2014.1, < 2014.1.4	—
Openstack	Nova	>= 2014.2, < 2014.2.3	—
Openstack	Nova	2015.1.0	Milestone1

References

http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-announce/2015-March/000341.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0790.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0843.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0844.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1409142Third Party Advisory
http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-announce/2015-March/000341.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0790.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0843.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0844.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/nova/+bug/1409142Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0259?

How severe is CVE-2015-0259?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0259 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0259?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST