CVE-2015-5169

Name: CVE-2015-5169
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-25T21:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Struts before 2.3.20.. EPSS estimates a 8.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Struts before 2.3.20.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.03%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Struts	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.3.16.3

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN95989300/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2015/JVNDB-2015-000125.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76625Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1260087Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-025.htmlVendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN95989300/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2015/JVNDB-2015-000125.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76625Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1260087Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180629-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-025.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5169?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Struts before 2.3.20.

How severe is CVE-2015-5169?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5169?

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-2015-5169?

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Source: NVD / NIST