CVE-2015-6478 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 13 Nov 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website due to improper ActiveX control restrictions in the Unitronics VisiLogic IDE.

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

What is CVE-2015-6478?

CVE-2015-6478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unitronics VisiLogic OPLC IDE before 9.8.02 does not properly restrict access to ActiveX controls, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted web site.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6478?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unitronics Visilogic Oplc Ide.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6478?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-6478 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6478 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5xgg-fgqr-5m89.