CVE-2015-1757: XSS

Published Jun 10, 2015
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in adfs/ls in Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the wct parameter, aka "ADFS XSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services=2.0
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services=2.1

Event History

Jun 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1757?

CVE-2015-1757 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for elevation of privilege through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1757?

To fix CVE-2015-1757, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Active Directory Federation Services.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1757?

CVE-2015-1757 affects Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services versions 2.0 and 2.1 on Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2 SP1, and Server 2012.

4

What is the primary risk associated with CVE-2015-1757?

The primary risk associated with CVE-2015-1757 is that an attacker could inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into a target site, leading to unauthorized actions.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2015-1757?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2015-1757; the recommended course of action is to apply the available security updates.

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