CVE-2015-2703: XSS

Published Mar 25, 2015
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 and V-Series 7.7 appliances allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ws-userip in the ws-encdata parameter to cve-bin/moreBlockInfo.cgi in the Data Security block page or (2) adminmsg parameter to configure/sslui/eva-config/client-cert-importwsoem.html in the Content Gateway, which is not properly handled in an error message.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Websense Triton Ap Web<=7.8.3
Websense V-Series appliances=7.7

Event History

Mar 25, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2703?

CVE-2015-2703 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for remote code execution through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2703?

To fix CVE-2015-2703, upgrade Websense TRITON AP-WEB to version 8.0.0 or higher or V-Series appliances to a patched version beyond 7.7.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2703?

CVE-2015-2703 affects Websense TRITON AP-WEB versions prior to 8.0.0 and V-Series appliances version 7.7.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-2703?

CVE-2015-2703 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks which can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

5

Is CVE-2015-2703 a serious threat?

Yes, CVE-2015-2703 poses a serious threat as it allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages viewed by users.

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