CVE-2015-6099: XSS

Published Nov 11, 2015
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ASP.NET in Microsoft .NET Framework 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted value, aka ".NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
IBM Datacap<=9.1.7
IBM Datacap<=9.1.9
IBM Datacap<=9.1.8
IBM Datacap Navigator<=All

Event History

Nov 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Jun 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6099?

CVE-2015-6099 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6099?

To fix CVE-2015-6099, update to the latest version of the .NET Framework that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the .NET Framework are affected by CVE-2015-6099?

CVE-2015-6099 affects .NET Framework versions 4.0, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6099?

CVE-2015-6099 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

Can CVE-2015-6099 allow for privilege escalation?

Yes, CVE-2015-6099 can be exploited to elevate privileges through the injection of malicious scripts.

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