How severe is CVE-2015-4072?

CVE-2015-4072 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-2015-4072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4072?

CVE-2015-4072 affects Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4072?

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

When was CVE-2015-4072 published?

CVE-2015-4072 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4072

CVE-2015-4072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro
Published: 2017-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to name and message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4072?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to name and message.
How severe is CVE-2015-4072?: CVE-2015-4072 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-2015-4072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4072?: CVE-2015-4072 affects Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4072 published?: CVE-2015-4072 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:helpdesk_pro_project:helpdesk_pro:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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