CVE-2015-6973: CSRF

Published Sep 16, 2015
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Ignite Realtime Openfire 3.10.2 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change a password via a crafted request to user-password.jsp, (2) add users via a crafted request to user-create.jsp, (3) edit server settings or (4) disable SSL on the server via a crafted request to server-props.jsp, or (5) add clients via a crafted request to plugins/clientcontrol/permitted-clients.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
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6973?

CVE-2015-6973 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6973?

To fix CVE-2015-6973, update Openfire to a version that addresses the CSRF vulnerabilities.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-6973?

CVE-2015-6973 allows attackers to hijack administrator authentication to execute unauthorized actions such as changing passwords or adding users.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-6973?

CVE-2015-6973 specifically affects Ignite Realtime Openfire version 3.10.2.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2015-6973?

Administrators using Ignite Realtime Openfire 3.10.2 are directly impacted by CVE-2015-6973 due to the potential for unauthorized access.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203