CVE-2015-2703

CVE-2015-2703 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Triton Ap Web 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: 2% (83rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Websense Triton Ap Web
• Published: 2015-03-25
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 and V-Series 7.7 appliances allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ws-userip in the ws-encdata parameter to cve-bin/moreBlockInfo.cgi in the Data Security block page or (2) admin_msg parameter to configure/ssl_ui/eva-config/client-cert-import_wsoem.html in the Content Gateway, which is not properly handled in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2703?

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Websense TRITON AP-WEB before 8.0.0 and V-Series 7.7 appliances allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ws-userip in the ws-encdata parameter to cve-bin/moreBlockInfo.cgi in the Data Security block page or (2) admin_msg parameter to configure/ssl_ui/eva-config/client-cert-import_wsoem.html in the Content Gateway, which is not properly handled in an error message.

How severe is CVE-2015-2703?

CVE-2015-2703 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2703?

CVE-2015-2703 primarily affects Websense Triton Ap Web. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2703?

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

When was CVE-2015-2703 published?

CVE-2015-2703 was published on 2015-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130902/Websense-Data-Security-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130908/Websense-Content-Gateway-Error-Message-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/106
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/108
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534912/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534914/100/0/threaded
• http://www.websense.com/support/article/kbarticle/Vulnerabilities-resolved-in-TRITON-APX-Version-8-0
• https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140910/cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_websense_data_security_block_page.html
• https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20140916/error_messages_of_websense_content_gateway_are_vulnerable_to_cross_site_scripting.html

Affected products (2)

• cpe:2.3:a:websense:triton_ap_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:websense:v-series_appliances:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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