CVE-2015-2289: XSS
Published Mar 23, 2015
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/2k11/admin/entries.tpl in Serendipity before 2.0.1 allows remote authenticated editors to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the serendipity[cat][name] parameter to serendipityadmin.php, when creating a new category.
Affected Software
1 affected component
S9Y serendipity<=2.0
Event History
Mar 23, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2289?
The severity of CVE-2015-2289 is considered medium due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-2289?
To fix CVE-2015-2289, upgrade Serendipity to version 2.0.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-2289?
CVE-2015-2289 affects remote authenticated editors of Serendipity versions prior to 2.0.1.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2289?
CVE-2015-2289 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
What input can trigger CVE-2015-2289?
The vulnerability can be triggered via the serendipity[cat][name] parameter in the Serendipity admin interface.