CVE-2015-3162
CVE-2015-3162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Beaker-project Beaker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Beaker-project Beaker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the edit comment dialog in bkr/server/widgets.py in Beaker 20.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via writing a crafted comment on an acked or nacked canceled job.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-3162?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the edit comment dialog in bkr/server/widgets.py in Beaker 20.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via writing a crafted comment on an acked or nacked canceled job.
- How severe is CVE-2015-3162?
- CVE-2015-3162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-3162 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-3162?
- CVE-2015-3162 affects Beaker-project Beaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-3162?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-3162 published?
- CVE-2015-3162 was published on 2017-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/08/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74568
- https://beaker-project.org/docs/whats-new/release-20.html#bug-fixes
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=1021565
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1215030
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:beaker-project:beaker:20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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