CVE-2015-6515

Name: CVE-2015-6515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-18T15:59:16.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 6.2.x before 6.2.4, 6.1.x before 6.1.8, 6.0.x before 6.0.9, and 5.0.x before 5.0.13 and Splunk Light 6.2.x before 6.2.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a header.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 6.2.x before 6.2.4, 6.1.x before 6.1.8, 6.0.x before 6.0.9, and 5.0.x before 5.0.13 and Splunk Light 6.2.x before 6.2.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.0
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.1
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.2
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.3
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.4
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.5
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.6
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.7
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.8
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.9
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.10
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.11
Splunk	Splunk	5.0.12
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.0
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.1
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.2
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.3
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.4
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.5
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.6
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.7
Splunk	Splunk	6.0.8
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.0
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.1
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.2
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.3
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.4
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.5
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.6
Splunk	Splunk	6.1.7
Splunk	Splunk	6.2.0
Splunk	Splunk	6.2.1
Splunk	Splunk	6.2.2
Splunk	Splunk	6.2.3

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032859
http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAN7CVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032859
http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAN7CVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6515?

How severe is CVE-2015-6515?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6515?

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