HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-3189
LOW

CVE-2015-3189

CWE-640Published: May 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

With Cloud Foundry Runtime cf-release versions v208 or earlier, UAA Standalone versions 2.2.5 or earlier and Pivotal Cloud Foundry Runtime 1.4.5 or earlier, old Password Reset Links are not expired after the user changes their current email address to a new one. This vulnerability is applicable only when using the UAA internal user store for authentication. Deployments enabled for integration via SAML or LDAP are not affected.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-3189 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

cloudfoundry1 product(s)
cf-release
pivotal_software2 product(s)
cloud foundry elastic runtimecloud foundry uaa
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-3189
ADVISORYhttps://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-3189

All References (2)

→
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-3189Vendor Advisory
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https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-3189Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-3189
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-640
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 25, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-3189 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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