What is the severity of CVE-2015-5691?

CVE-2015-5691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5691?

To fix CVE-2015-5691, upgrade your Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.2.2 or later.

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-5691 facilitate?

CVE-2015-5691 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2015-5691?

CVE-2015-5691 affects all Symantec Web Gateway appliances with software versions prior to 5.2.2.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5691 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2015-5691, and upgrading is highly recommended to mitigate the vulnerability.

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CVE-2015-5691

medium

4.3

CWE

20/9/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5691: XSS

First published: Sun Sep 20 2015(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHP scripts in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated an attack against admin_messages.php.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Web Gateway	<=5.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5691?
CVE-2015-5691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5691?
To fix CVE-2015-5691, upgrade your Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.2.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-5691 facilitate?
CVE-2015-5691 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2015-5691?
CVE-2015-5691 affects all Symantec Web Gateway appliances with software versions prior to 5.2.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5691 if I cannot upgrade?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2015-5691, and upgrading is highly recommended to mitigate the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5691?
CVE-2015-5691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5691?
To fix CVE-2015-5691, upgrade your Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.2.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-5691 facilitate?
CVE-2015-5691 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2015-5691?
CVE-2015-5691 affects all Symantec Web Gateway appliances with software versions prior to 5.2.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5691 if I cannot upgrade?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2015-5691, and upgrading is highly recommended to mitigate the vulnerability.