CVE-2015-8796

Name: CVE-2015-8796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-15T02:59:16.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webapp/web/js/scripts/schema-browser.js in the Admin UI in Apache Solr before 5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted schema-browse URL.. EPSS estimates a 3.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webapp/web/js/scripts/schema-browser.js in the Admin UI in Apache Solr before 5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted schema-browse URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.32%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Solr	<= 5.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85205
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-7920Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85205
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-7920Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8796?

How severe is CVE-2015-8796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8796?

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