How severe is CVE-2015-1159?

CVE-2015-1159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1159?

CVE-2015-1159 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-1159 published?

CVE-2015-1159 was published on 2015-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1159

CVE-2015-1159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cups
Published: 2015-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the cgi_puts function in cgi-bin/template.c in the template engine in CUPS before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the QUERY parameter to help/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1159?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the cgi_puts function in cgi-bin/template.c in the template engine in CUPS before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the QUERY parameter to help/.
How severe is CVE-2015-1159?: CVE-2015-1159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1159?: CVE-2015-1159 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1159 published?: CVE-2015-1159 was published on 2015-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cups:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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