CVE-2015-1856

Name: CVE-2015-1856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-17T17:59:03.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.3.0, when allow_version is configured, allows remote authenticated users to delete the latest version of an object by leveraging listing access to the x-versions-location container.. EPSS estimates a 3.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) before 2.3.0, when allow_version is configured, allows remote authenticated users to delete the latest version of an object by leveraging listing access to the x-versions-location container.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.95%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Swift	<= 2.2.2
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.04

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1856?

How severe is CVE-2015-1856?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1856?

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