CVE-2015-5262: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2015-5262 · EPSS 19%

http/conn/ssl/SSLConnectionSocketFactory.java in Apache HttpComponents HttpClient before 4.3.6 ignores the http.socket.timeout configuration setting during an SSL handshake, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (HTTPS call hang) via unspecified vectors.

Is CVE-2015-5262 exploited?

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Is there a patch?

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KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-11.