CVE-2015-1979

Name: CVE-2015-1979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-20T01:59:08.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Error dialog in IBM Case Manager 5.2.1 before 5.2.1.2 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted input to the (1) addressability or (2) comments component.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Error dialog in IBM Case Manager 5.2.1 before 5.2.1.2 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted input to the (1) addressability or (2) comments component.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

51.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Case Manager	5.2.1
Ibm	Case Manager	5.2.1.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959695Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75538
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959695Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75538

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1979?

How severe is CVE-2015-1979?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1979?

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Source: NVD / NIST