CVE-2015-6508: XSS
Published Aug 18, 2015
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pfSense before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the descr parameter in a "new" action to systemauthservers.php.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netgate pfSense<=2.2.2
Event History
Aug 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6508?
CVE-2015-6508 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via cross-site scripting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6508?
To fix CVE-2015-6508, upgrade pfSense to version 2.2.3 or later.
3
What versions of pfSense are affected by CVE-2015-6508?
CVE-2015-6508 affects pfSense versions prior to 2.2.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6508?
CVE-2015-6508 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2015-6508 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6508 can be exploited remotely by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.