CVE-2015-6960: XSS

Published Jul 29, 2019
·
Updated

edx-platform before 2015-09-17 allows XSS via a team name.

Affected Software

1 affected component
edx edx-platform<2015-09-17

Event History

Jul 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-6960?

CVE-2015-6960 is a vulnerability that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a team name in edx-platform before 2015-09-17.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6960?

The severity of CVE-2015-6960 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2015-6960 affect edx-platform?

CVE-2015-6960 affects edx-platform versions before 2015-09-17 by allowing XSS attacks through a team name.

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-6960?

To fix CVE-2015-6960, update your edx-platform installation to version 2015-09-17 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-6960?

You can find more information about CVE-2015-6960 at the following link: [CVE-2015-6960](https://open.edx.org/announcements/cve-2015-6960/)

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