CVE-2015-8759: XSS
First published: Fri Jan 08 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the typoLink function in TYPO3 6.2.x before 6.2.16 and 7.x before 7.6.1 allows remote authenticated editors to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a link field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TYPO3 | =6.2 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-alpha1 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-alpha2 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-alpha3 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-beta1 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-beta2 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-beta3 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-beta4 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-beta5 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-beta6 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-beta7 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-rc1 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.0-rc2 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.1 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.2 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.3 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.4 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.5 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.6 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.7 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.8 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.9 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.10 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.10-rc1 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.11 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.12 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.13 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.14 | |
| TYPO3 | =6.2.15 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.0.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.0.2 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.1.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.2.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.3.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.3.1 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.4.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.5.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.6.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =7.6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8759?
CVE-2015-8759 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2015-8759?
To fix CVE-2015-8759, update TYPO3 to version 6.2.16 or later, or version 7.6.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8759?
CVE-2015-8759 affects remote authenticated editors using TYPO3 versions prior to 6.2.16 and 7.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8759?
CVE-2015-8759 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
What are the consequences of CVE-2015-8759?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-8759 could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser session.
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