CVE-2015-2186

Name: CVE-2015-2186
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-03T15:29:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2186 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Ansible edxapp role in the Configuration Repo in edX allows remote websites to spoof edX accounts by leveraging use of the string literal "False" instead of a boolean False for the CORS_ORIGIN_ALLOW_ALL setting. Note: this vulnerability was fixed on 2015-03-06, but the version number was not changed.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ansible edxapp role in the Configuration Repo in edX allows remote websites to spoof edX accounts by leveraging use of the string literal "False" instead of a boolean False for the CORS_ORIGIN_ALLOW_ALL setting. Note: this vulnerability was fixed on 2015-03-06, but the version number was not changed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Edx	Configuration	<= 1.0
Edx	Edx-Platform	<= 1.6.0

References

https://github.com/edx/configuration/pull/1885/filesPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://open.edx.org/CVE-2015-2186Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/edx/configuration/pull/1885/filesPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://open.edx.org/CVE-2015-2186Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2186?

How severe is CVE-2015-2186?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2186 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2186?

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