CVE-2015-2169 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via Publisher registry entries in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2015-2169?
CVE-2015-2169 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jun 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 Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.1 service pack 6112 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Publisher registry entry, which is not properly handled when the machine is scanned.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2169 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-2015-2169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28rg-qg7r-gp8f.