CVE-2015-6931: XSS

Published Jul 3, 2016
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the vSphere Web Client in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before U3g, 5.1 before U3d, and 5.5 before U2d allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Affected Software

3 affected components
VMware vCenter Server=5.0
VMware vCenter Server=5.1
VMware vCenter Server=5.5

Event History

Jul 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6931?

CVE-2015-6931 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6931?

To fix CVE-2015-6931, upgrade VMware vCenter Server to version 5.0 U3g, 5.1 U3d, or 5.5 U2d or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-6931?

CVE-2015-6931 affects VMware vCenter Server versions 5.0 prior to U3g, 5.1 prior to U3d, and 5.5 prior to U2d.

4

Can CVE-2015-6931 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2015-6931 is a documented vulnerability that has been identified and reported publicly.

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