CVE-2015-6253

Name: CVE-2015-6253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-29T16:15:11.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. edx-platform before 2015-08-17 allows XSS in the Studio listing of courses.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

edx-platform before 2015-08-17 allows XSS in the Studio listing of courses.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Edx	Edx-Platform	< 2015-08-17

References

https://open.edx.org/CVE-2015-6253Broken Link
https://open.edx.org/announcements/cve-2015-6253/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://open.edx.org/CVE-2015-6253Broken Link
https://open.edx.org/announcements/cve-2015-6253/Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6253?

edx-platform before 2015-08-17 allows XSS in the Studio listing of courses.

How severe is CVE-2015-6253?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6253?

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-2015-6253?

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Source: NVD / NIST