CVE-2015-8603: XSS

Published Jan 12, 2016
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Serendipity before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the serendipity[entryid] parameter in an "edit" admin action to serendipityadmin.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
S9Y serendipity<=2.0.2

Event History

Jan 12, 2016
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-2015-8603?

CVE-2015-8603 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8603?

To fix CVE-2015-8603, you should upgrade Serendipity to version 2.0.3 or higher.

3

What is affected by CVE-2015-8603?

CVE-2015-8603 affects Serendipity versions prior to 2.0.3, specifically those using the serendipity[entry_id] parameter.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8603?

CVE-2015-8603 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2015-8603?

CVE-2015-8603 can be exploited by remote attackers with access to the admin editing functionality in Serendipity.

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