CVE-2015-8398: XSS
Published Apr 11, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence before 5.8.17 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATHINFO to rest/prototype/1/session/check.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Atlassian Confluence<=5.8.16
Event History
Apr 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8398?
CVE-2015-8398 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8398?
To fix CVE-2015-8398, upgrade Atlassian Confluence to version 5.8.17 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2015-8398?
Atlassian Confluence versions prior to 5.8.17 are affected by CVE-2015-8398.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8398?
CVE-2015-8398 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2015-8398 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8398 can be exploited remotely by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML.