CVE-2015-8524

Name: CVE-2015-8524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-29T11:59:03.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Process Portal in IBM Business Process Manager 8.5.0.x through 8.5.0.2, 8.5.5.x through 8.5.5.0, and 8.5.6.x through 8.5.6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Process Portal in IBM Business Process Manager 8.5.0.x through 8.5.0.2, 8.5.5.x through 8.5.5.0, and 8.5.6.x through 8.5.6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.5.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 29, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8524?

How severe is CVE-2015-8524?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8524?

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Source: NVD / NIST