CVE-2015-0259 is a critical vulnerability affecting OpenStack Compute (Nova) versions before 2014.1.4, 2014.2.3, and kilo-3. The flaw stems from a lack of websocket request origin validation, enabling remote attackers to hijack user authentication for console access through specially crafted webpages. With a CVSS score of 5.1, this vulnerability has a network attack vector, high access complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2014.1, < 2014.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openstack:nova:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2014.2, < 2014.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openstack:nova:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2015.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openstack:nova:2015.1.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2015.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openstack:nova:2015.1.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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