CVE-2015-1888 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 3 Oct 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via crafted URLs in IBM Content Navigator, potentially compromising user sessions and data.

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-2015-1888?

CVE-2015-1888 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Content Navigator 2.0.2 before 2.0.2-ICN-FP007 and 2.0.3 before 2.0.3-ICN-FP003, as used in Content Manager, FileNet Content Manager, Content Foundation, Content Manager OnDemand, and other products, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Content Navigator.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1888 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-2015-1888 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1888 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7q77-cj8c-vxrj.