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.

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.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1997?

CVE-2015-1997 is a Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

Can CVE-2015-1997 lead to XSS attacks?

Yes, CVE-2015-1997 can allow attackers to hijack authentication and insert XSS sequences.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-1997

medium

6.8

CWE

79 352

8/11/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-1997: XSS

First published: Sun Nov 08 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.0
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.2
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.3
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.4
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.5

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Reference Links

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21970140

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1997?
CVE-2015-1997 is a Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2015-1997 lead to XSS attacks?
Yes, CVE-2015-1997 can allow attackers to hijack authentication and insert XSS sequences.

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