CVE-2015-7995

CVE-2015-7995 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xmlsoft Libxslt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The xsltStylePreCompute function in preproc.c in libxslt 1.1.28 does not check if the parent node is an element, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML file, related to a "type confusion" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7995?
The xsltStylePreCompute function in preproc.c in libxslt 1.1.28 does not check if the parent node is an element, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XML file, related to a "type confusion" issue.
How severe is CVE-2015-7995?
CVE-2015-7995 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7995 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7995?
CVE-2015-7995 primarily affects Xmlsoft Libxslt. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7995?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7995 published?
CVE-2015-7995 was published on 2015-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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