CVE-2015-5875 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Notes application via crafted text, potentially executing code or bypassing security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-5875?

CVE-2015-5875 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 9 Oct 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Notes in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted text.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5875?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5875?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5875 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-2015-5875 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5875 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qwr5-5p4x-9gx6.

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