CVE-2015-4707
CVE-2015-4707 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipython with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ipython
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IPython before 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving JSON error messages and the /api/notebooks path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-4707?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IPython before 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving JSON error messages and the /api/notebooks path.
- How severe is CVE-2015-4707?
- CVE-2015-4707 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-4707 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-2015-4707?
- CVE-2015-4707 affects Ipython. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-4707?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-4707 published?
- CVE-2015-4707 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/22/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75328
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1235688
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/7222bd53ad089a65fd610fab4626f9d0ab47dfce
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/c2078a53543ed502efd968649fee1125e0eb549c
- https://ipython.org/ipython-doc/3/whatsnew/version3.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ipython:ipython:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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