CVE-2015-1981: XSS

Published Jun 28, 2015

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web server in IBM Domino 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP6 IF8 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP4, when Webmail is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka SPR KLYH9WYPR5.

Affected Software

5 affected components

IBM Domino=8.5.0

IBM Domino=8.5.1

IBM Domino=8.5.2

IBM Domino=8.5.3

IBM Domino=9.0.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959908

Event History

Jun 28, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1981?

CVE-2015-1981 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1981?

To fix CVE-2015-1981, upgrade IBM Domino to version 8.5.3 FP6 IF8 or higher for 8.5.x, or to version 9.0.1 FP4 or higher for 9.x.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-1981?

CVE-2015-1981 affects remote authenticated users of IBM Domino versions 8.5.x before FP6 IF8 and 9.x before FP4 when Webmail is enabled.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1981?

CVE-2015-1981 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-1981?

The potential impacts of CVE-2015-1981 include unauthorized execution of scripts, data theft, and session hijacking.