Is CVE-2015-5246 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2015-5246 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2015-5246 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-5246 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5246?

CVE-2015-5246 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2015-5246

CWE-254Published: October 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The LDAP Authentication functionality in Foreman might allow remote attackers with knowledge of old passwords to gain access via vectors involving the password lifetime period in Active Directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-5246 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.