CVE-2015-7491: XSS
Published Feb 29, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF20 and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.0 CF09 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0
Event History
Feb 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7491?
CVE-2015-7491 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7491?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7491, upgrade IBM WebSphere Portal to version 8.0.0.1 CF20 or 8.5.0.0 CF09 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7491?
CVE-2015-7491 affects users of IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF20 and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.0 CF09.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7491?
CVE-2015-7491 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2015-7491 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7491 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through crafted URLs.