CVE-2015-7711 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 31 Aug 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the h parameter in popuphelp.php, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

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-2015-7711?

CVE-2015-7711 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2017. 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in popuphelp.php in ATutor 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the h parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7711?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Atutor Atutor.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7711?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7711 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-2015-7711 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7711 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vcr-fm55-r4g2.