CVE-2015-8684

Description

Exponent CMS before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict the types of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and possibly have other unspecified impact as demonstrated by uploading a file with an .html extension, then accessing it via the elFinder functionality.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory lighthouseapp.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136762/Exponent-CMS-2.3.5-File-Upload-Cross-Site-Scripting.html third party advisory vdb entry
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1323-exponent-cms-235-file-upload-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8684?
CVE-2015-8684 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8684?
To fix CVE-2015-8684, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-8684 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-8684 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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