CVE-2015-8831
UnknownEPSS 2.08%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8831 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/comments.php in Dotclear before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the author name in a comment.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/comments.php in Dotclear before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the author name in a comment.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dotclear | Dotclear | <= 2.8.1 |
References
- http://dotclear.org/blog/post/2015/10/25/Dotclear-2.8.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134353/dotclear-2.8.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/59Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/05/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/07/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/dotclear-281-XSS-94.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/65e65154dadfIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://dotclear.org/blog/post/2015/10/25/Dotclear-2.8.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134353/dotclear-2.8.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/59Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/05/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/07/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.curesec.com/article/blog/dotclear-281-XSS-94.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/65e65154dadfIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8831?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/comments.php in Dotclear before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the author name in a comment.
How severe is CVE-2015-8831?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8831 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8831?
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-2015-8831?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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