CVE-2015-8477

Name: CVE-2015-8477
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-23T04:29:01.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8477 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Redmine before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving flash message rendering.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Redmine before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving flash message rendering.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redmine	Redmine	<= 2.6.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/05/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/wiki/Security_AdvisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.redmine.org/issues/19117Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/repository/entry/tags/2.6.2/doc/CHANGELOGRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/05/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/wiki/Security_AdvisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.redmine.org/issues/19117Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/repository/entry/tags/2.6.2/doc/CHANGELOGRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8477?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Redmine before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving flash message rendering.

How severe is CVE-2015-8477?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8477 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8477?

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-2015-8477?

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Source: NVD / NIST