CVE-2015-2250: XSS

Published May 15, 2015
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in concrete5 before 5.7.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) bannedword[] parameter to index.php/dashboard/system/conversations/bannedwords/success, (2) channel parameter to index.php/dashboard/reports/logs/view, (3) accessType parameter to index.php/tools/required/permissions/accessentity, (4) msCountry parameter to index.php/dashboard/system/multilingual/setup/loadicon, arHandle parameter to (5) design/submit or (6) design in index.php/ccm/system/dialogs/area/design/submit, (7) pageURL to index.php/dashboard/pages/single, (8) SEARCHINDEXAREAMETHOD parameter to index.php/dashboard/system/seo/searchindex/updated, (9) unit parameter to index.php/dashboard/system/optimization/jobs/jobscheduled, (10) registernotificationemail parameter to index.php/dashboard/system/registration/open/1, or (11) PATHINFO to index.php/dashboard/extend/connect/.

Affected Software

1 affected component
concrete5 concrete5<=5.7.3.1

Event History

May 15, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2250?

CVE-2015-2250 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2250?

To fix CVE-2015-2250, update your concrete5 installation to version 5.7.4 or later.

3

What are the main vulnerabilities described in CVE-2015-2250?

CVE-2015-2250 describes multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

4

Which versions of concrete5 are affected by CVE-2015-2250?

Versions of concrete5 prior to 5.7.4, specifically up to 5.7.3.1, are affected by CVE-2015-2250.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2015-2250 remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-2250 can be exploited remotely by attackers who are able to send crafted requests to the affected endpoints.

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