CVE-2015-0225
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command in Apache Cassandra
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
- Record
CVE-2015-0225- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-77
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
- Record
CVE-2015-0225- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-5523 No score
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
- Record
EUVD-2022-5523- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-w7f2-gjxf-2gm9 No score
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command in Apache Cassandra
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
- Record
GHSA-w7f2-gjxf-2gm9- Weakness
- CWE-77
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-w7f2-gjxf-2gm9 No score
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command in Apache Cassandra
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
- Record
GHSA-w7f2-gjxf-2gm9- Weakness
- CWE-77
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandraMaven |
1.2.0 up to 2.0.14 | 2.0.14 |
org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandraMaven |
2.1.0 up to 2.1.4 | 2.1.4 |
org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandraMaven |
1.2.0 up to 2.0.14, plus listed versions 1.2.11.2.101.2.111.2.121.2.13 Show 32 moreShow less1.2.141.2.151.2.161.2.171.2.181.2.191.2.21.2.31.2.41.2.51.2.61.2.71.2.81.2.92.0.02.0.0-beta12.0.0-beta22.0.0-rc12.0.0-rc22.0.12.0.102.0.112.0.122.0.132.0.22.0.32.0.42.0.52.0.62.0.72.0.82.0.9 |
2.0.14 |
org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandraMaven |
2.1.0 up to 2.1.4, plus listed versions 2.1.12.1.22.1.3 |
2.1.4 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2015-0225 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Apache Cassandra, published April 3, 2015. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 6.64%, the 93rd percentile. Fixed in org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandra 2.0.14.
References
mail-archive.com/user%40cassandra.apache.org/msg41819.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1947.html
securityfocus.com/bid/73478
packetstormsecurity.com/files/131249/Apache-Cassandra-Remote-Code-Execution.html
securitytracker.com/id/1034002
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0225
github.com/advisories/GHSA-w7f2-gjxf-2gm9