What is the severity of CVE-2015-9276?

The severity of CVE-2015-9276 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

How does CVE-2015-9276 work?

CVE-2015-9276 allows an attacker to run malicious JavaScript code when a user opens or replies to an email, which can lead to password resets and other security compromises.

Is SmarterTools SmarterMail before version 13.3.5535 affected by CVE-2015-9276?

Yes, SmarterTools SmarterMail versions before 13.3.5535 are affected by CVE-2015-9276.

How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-2015-9276?

To mitigate the impact of CVE-2015-9276, it is recommended to update SmarterMail to version 13.3.5535 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9276?

More information about CVE-2015-9276 can be found in the following references: [Link 1](https://www.nccgroup.trust/globalassets/our-research/uk/technical-advisories/2015/technical-advisory-smartermail-stored-xss-in-emails-v2.pdf), [Link 2](https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/smartermail-stored-xss-in-emails/), [Link 3](https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/13).

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CVE-2015-9276

medium

6.1

CWE

16/1/2019

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-9276: XSS

First published: Wed Jan 16 2019(Updated: )

SmarterTools SmarterMail before 13.3.5535 was vulnerable to stored XSS by bypassing the anti-XSS mechanisms. It was possible to run JavaScript code when a victim user opens or replies to the attacker's email, which contained a malicious payload. Therefore, users' passwords could be reset by using an XSS attack, as the password reset page did not need the current password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SmarterTools SmarterMail	<13.3.5535

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9276?
The severity of CVE-2015-9276 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2015-9276 work?
CVE-2015-9276 allows an attacker to run malicious JavaScript code when a user opens or replies to an email, which can lead to password resets and other security compromises.
Is SmarterTools SmarterMail before version 13.3.5535 affected by CVE-2015-9276?
Yes, SmarterTools SmarterMail versions before 13.3.5535 are affected by CVE-2015-9276.
How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-2015-9276?
To mitigate the impact of CVE-2015-9276, it is recommended to update SmarterMail to version 13.3.5535 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9276?
More information about CVE-2015-9276 can be found in the following references: [Link 1](https://www.nccgroup.trust/globalassets/our-research/uk/technical-advisories/2015/technical-advisory-smartermail-stored-xss-in-emails-v2.pdf), [Link 2](https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/smartermail-stored-xss-in-emails/), [Link 3](https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/13).

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