CVE-2015-5875 Cross-site scripting in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qwr5-5p4x-9gx6.