CVE-2015-3158

Name: CVE-2015-3158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-26T19:59:01.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The invokeNextValve function in identity/federation/bindings/tomcat/idp/AbstractIDPValve.java in PicketLink before 2.8.0.Beta1 does not properly check role based authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to gain access to restricted application resources via a (1) direct request or (2) request through an SP initiated flow.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The invokeNextValve function in identity/federation/bindings/tomcat/idp/AbstractIDPValve.java in PicketLink before 2.8.0.Beta1 does not properly check role based authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to gain access to restricted application resources via a (1) direct request or (2) request through an SP initiated flow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Picketlink	Picketlink	<= 2.7.0	Cr3

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3158?

How severe is CVE-2015-3158?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3158?

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Source: NVD / NIST