CVE-2015-8935

UnknownEPSS 2.95%

Last modified

CVE-2015-8935 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sapi_header_op function in main/SAPI.c in PHP before 5.4.38, 5.5.x before 5.5.22, and 5.6.x before 5.6.6 supports deprecated line folding without considering browser compatibility, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against Internet Explorer by leveraging (1) %0A%20 or (2) %0D%0A%20 mishandling in the header function.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sapi_header_op function in main/SAPI.c in PHP before 5.4.38, 5.5.x before 5.5.22, and 5.6.x before 5.6.6 supports deprecated line folding without considering browser compatibility, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against Internet Explorer by leveraging (1) %0A%20 or (2) %0D%0A%20 mishandling in the header function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PhpPhp<= 5.4.37
PhpPhp5.5.0
PhpPhp5.5.1
PhpPhp5.5.2
PhpPhp5.5.3
PhpPhp5.5.4
PhpPhp5.5.5
PhpPhp5.5.6
PhpPhp5.5.7
PhpPhp5.5.8
PhpPhp5.5.9
PhpPhp5.5.10
PhpPhp5.5.11
PhpPhp5.5.12
PhpPhp5.5.13
PhpPhp5.5.14
PhpPhp5.5.18
PhpPhp5.5.19
PhpPhp5.5.20
PhpPhp5.5.21
PhpPhp5.6.0Alpha1
PhpPhp5.6.1
PhpPhp5.6.2
PhpPhp5.6.3
PhpPhp5.6.4
PhpPhp5.6.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8935?
The sapi_header_op function in main/SAPI.c in PHP before 5.4.38, 5.5.x before 5.5.22, and 5.6.x before 5.6.6 supports deprecated line folding without considering browser compatibility, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against Internet Explorer by leveraging (1) %0A%20 or (2) %0D%0A%20 mishandling in the header function.
How severe is CVE-2015-8935?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8935 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8935?
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