CVE-2015-1997: XSS
Published Nov 8, 2015
·Updated
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar Vulnerability Manager 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 5 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.
Affected Software
6 affected components
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.0
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.1
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.2
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.3
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.4
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.5
Event History
Nov 8, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1997?
CVE-2015-1997 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1997?
To address CVE-2015-1997, upgrade to IBM Security QRadar Vulnerability Manager version 7.2.5 Patch 5 or later.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1997?
CVE-2015-1997 affects IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1997?
CVE-2015-1997 is a Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2015-1997 lead to XSS attacks?
Yes, CVE-2015-1997 can allow attackers to hijack authentication and insert XSS sequences.