CVE-2015-5216

Name: CVE-2015-5216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T19:15:11.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5216 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Identity Provider (IdP) server in Ipsilon 0.1.0 before 1.0.1 does not properly escape certain characters in a Python exception-message template, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an HTTP response.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Identity Provider (IdP) server in Ipsilon 0.1.0 before 1.0.1 does not properly escape certain characters in a Python exception-message template, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an HTTP response.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipsilon-Project	Ipsilon	>= 0.1.0, < 1.0.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/27/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1255170Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://pagure.io/ipsilon/a503aa9c2a30a74e709d1c88099befd50fb2eb16Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/27/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1255170Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://pagure.io/ipsilon/a503aa9c2a30a74e709d1c88099befd50fb2eb16Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5216?

How severe is CVE-2015-5216?

CVE-2015-5216 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5216?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST