CVE-2015-3296

Name: CVE-2015-3296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-21T14:29:00.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NodeBB before 0.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) javascript: or (2) data: URLs.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NodeBB before 0.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) javascript: or (2) data: URLs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nodebb	Nodebb	<= 0.6.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/10/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71824Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/julianlam/nodebb-plugin-markdown/commit/ab7f2684750882f7baefbfa31db8d5aac71e6ec3Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/10/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71824Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/julianlam/nodebb-plugin-markdown/commit/ab7f2684750882f7baefbfa31db8d5aac71e6ec3Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3296?

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NodeBB before 0.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) javascript: or (2) data: URLs.

How severe is CVE-2015-3296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3296?

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-2015-3296?

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Source: NVD / NIST