CVE-2015-5521
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5521 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BlackCat CMS 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name in a new group to backend/groups/index.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BlackCat CMS 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name in a new group to backend/groups/index.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blackcat-Cms | Blackcat Cms | 1.1.2 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132589/Black-Cat-CMS-1.1.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/BlackCatDevelopment/BlackCatCMS/issues/408Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132589/Black-Cat-CMS-1.1.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/BlackCatDevelopment/BlackCatCMS/issues/408Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5521?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BlackCat CMS 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name in a new group to backend/groups/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2015-5521?
CVE-2015-5521 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5521?
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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