CVE-2015-6972: XSS

Published Sep 16, 2015
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Ignite Realtime Openfire 3.10.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) groupchatName parameter to plugins/clientcontrol/create-bookmark.jsp; the (2) urlName parameter to plugins/clientcontrol/create-bookmark.jsp; the (3) hostname parameter to server-session-details.jsp; or the (4) search parameter to group-summary.jsp.

Affected Software

1 affected component
igniterealtime Openfire=3.10.2

Event History

Sep 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6972?

CVE-2015-6972 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6972?

To fix CVE-2015-6972, upgrade to a patched version of Openfire that addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2015-6972?

CVE-2015-6972 affects Ignite Realtime Openfire version 3.10.2.

4

Can CVE-2015-6972 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6972 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject malicious scripts.

5

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-6972?

CVE-2015-6972 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can lead to user data theft or session hijacking.

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