How severe is CVE-2015-8256?

CVE-2015-8256 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-2015-8256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8256?

CVE-2015-8256 affects Axis Network Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8256?

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

When was CVE-2015-8256 published?

CVE-2015-8256 was published on 2017-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8256

CVE-2015-8256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axis Network Camera Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 51% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 51% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Axis Network Camera Firmware
Published: 2017-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network cameras.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8256?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Axis network cameras.
How severe is CVE-2015-8256?: CVE-2015-8256 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-2015-8256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8256?: CVE-2015-8256 affects Axis Network Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8256 published?: CVE-2015-8256 was published on 2017-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:axis:network_camera_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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