What is the severity of CVE-2015-6511?

CVE-2015-6511 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6511?

To fix CVE-2015-6511, upgrade pfSense to version 2.2.3 or later.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2015-6511?

Exploiting CVE-2015-6511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the user's session.

Which versions of pfSense are affected by CVE-2015-6511?

CVE-2015-6511 affects pfSense versions prior to 2.2.3, specifically those up to 2.2.2.

How does CVE-2015-6511 exploit cross-site scripting?

CVE-2015-6511 leverages inadequate input validation on the server[] parameter in the services_ntpd.php file.

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CVE-2015-6511

medium

4.3

CWE

18/8/2015

17/9/2024

CVE-2015-6511: XSS

First published: Tue 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 server[] parameter to services_ntpd.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgate pfSense	<=2.2.2

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Reference Links

https://www.pfsense.org/security/advisories/pfSense-SA-15_06.webgui.asc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6511?
CVE-2015-6511 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6511?
To fix CVE-2015-6511, upgrade pfSense to version 2.2.3 or later.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2015-6511?
Exploiting CVE-2015-6511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the user's session.
Which versions of pfSense are affected by CVE-2015-6511?
CVE-2015-6511 affects pfSense versions prior to 2.2.3, specifically those up to 2.2.2.
How does CVE-2015-6511 exploit cross-site scripting?
CVE-2015-6511 leverages inadequate input validation on the server[] parameter in the services_ntpd.php file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6511?
CVE-2015-6511 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6511?
To fix CVE-2015-6511, upgrade pfSense to version 2.2.3 or later.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2015-6511?
Exploiting CVE-2015-6511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the user's session.
Which versions of pfSense are affected by CVE-2015-6511?
CVE-2015-6511 affects pfSense versions prior to 2.2.3, specifically those up to 2.2.2.
How does CVE-2015-6511 exploit cross-site scripting?
CVE-2015-6511 leverages inadequate input validation on the server[] parameter in the services_ntpd.php file.