CVE-2015-8797

Name: CVE-2015-8797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-15T02:59:17.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8797 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webapp/web/js/scripts/plugins.js in the stats page in the Admin UI in Apache Solr before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the entry parameter to a plugins/cache URI.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webapp/web/js/scripts/plugins.js in the stats page in the Admin UI in Apache Solr before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the entry parameter to a plugins/cache URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.31%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Solr	<= 5.3

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8797?

How severe is CVE-2015-8797?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8797 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8797?

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Source: NVD / NIST