CVE-2015-7879

Name: CVE-2015-7879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-11T17:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Stickynote module 7.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with permission to create or edit a stickynote to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via note text on the admin listing page.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Stickynote module 7.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with permission to create or edit a stickynote to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via note text on the admin listing page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Stickynote Project	Stickynote	7.x-1.0
Stickynote Project	Stickynote	7.x-1.1
Stickynote Project	Stickynote	7.x-1.2
Stickynote Project	Stickynote	7.x-1.x-dev

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77022Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.drupal.org/node/2581519Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/node/2581997Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77022Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.drupal.org/node/2581519Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/node/2581997Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7879?

How severe is CVE-2015-7879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7879?

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