CVE-2015-0265

Name: CVE-2015-0265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-11T19:59:00.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Policy Admin Tool in Apache Ranger before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP User-Agent header.. EPSS estimates a 4.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Policy Admin Tool in Apache Ranger before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP User-Agent header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.85%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ranger	<= 0.4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0265?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Policy Admin Tool in Apache Ranger before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP User-Agent header.

How severe is CVE-2015-0265?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0265?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-0265?

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Source: NVD / NIST