CVE-2015-1179 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 26 Jan 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in Mango Automation, potentially compromising user sessions.

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

What is CVE-2015-1179?

CVE-2015-1179 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2015. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in data_point_details.shtm in Mango Automation 2.4.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dpid, (2) dpxid, or (3) pid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Infinite Automation Systems Mango Automation.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1179 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-2015-1179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qp53-7wh8-26w7.