CVE-2015-5377

Name: CVE-2015-5377
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-06T20:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5377 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Elasticsearch before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving the transport protocol. NOTE: ZDI appears to claim that CVE-2015-3253 and CVE-2015-5377 are the same vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 14.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Elasticsearch before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving the transport protocol. NOTE: ZDI appears to claim that CVE-2015-3253 and CVE-2015-5377 are the same vulnerability

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.86%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elastic	Elasticsearch	< 1.6.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-365/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-remote-code-execution-cve-2015-5377/25736Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/commit/bf3052d14c874aead7da8855c5fcadf5428a43f2Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-365/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-remote-code-execution-cve-2015-5377/25736Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/commit/bf3052d14c874aead7da8855c5fcadf5428a43f2Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5377?

How severe is CVE-2015-5377?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5377 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5377?

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