PatchTheCVECVE-2015-2674: Restkit allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof TLS servers by leveraging use of the ssl.wrap_socket funct
CVE-2015-2674 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting restkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Restkit allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof TLS servers by leveraging use of the ssl.wrap_socket function in Python with the default CERT_NONE value for the cert_reqs argument.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-295 |
| Published | 2017-08-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2015-2674?
restkit: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-2674 being exploited?
CVE-2015-2674 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2015-2674 affect?
CVE-2015-2674 affects restkit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Restkit allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof TLS servers by leveraging use of the ssl.wrap_socket function in Python with the default CERT_NONE value for the cert_reqs argument.
How urgent is CVE-2015-2674?
Priority 44/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action