CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8856: XSS

First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the serve-index package before 1.6.3 for Node.js allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file or directory name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dijit<1.6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8856?

    CVE-2015-8856 has been classified with a moderate severity due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting (XSS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8856?

    To fix CVE-2015-8856, you should upgrade the serve-index package to version 1.6.3 or later for Node.js.

  • What does CVE-2015-8856 allow an attacker to do?

    CVE-2015-8856 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file or directory name.

  • Which versions of serve-index are affected by CVE-2015-8856?

    CVE-2015-8856 affects all versions of the serve-index package prior to 1.6.3.

  • How can I determine if I am using a vulnerable version of serve-index related to CVE-2015-8856?

    You can determine if you are using a vulnerable version of serve-index by checking the package version in your Node.js application against the affected version criteria.

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