CVE-2015-10072 NREL api-umbrella-web Flash Message cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Flash Message Handler in NREL api-umbrella-web, potentially executing code in user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-10072?

CVE-2015-10072 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in NREL api-umbrella-web, published on 4 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NREL api-umbrella-web 0.7.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Flash Message Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 0.8.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is bcc0e922c61d30367678c8f17a435950969315cd. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220060.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-10072?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nrel Api Umbrella Web.

How do I fix CVE-2015-10072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-10072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2015-10072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-10072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p2h-h6xq-w8x2.

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