How severe is CVE-2015-9257?

CVE-2015-9257 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-2015-9257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9257?

CVE-2015-9257 primarily affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9257?

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

When was CVE-2015-9257 published?

CVE-2015-9257 was published on 2018-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9257

CVE-2015-9257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bmc Remedy Action Request System 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: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bmc Remedy Action Request System
Published: 2018-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BMC Remedy Action Request (AR) System 9.0 before 9.0.00 Service Pack 2 hot fix 1 has persistent XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9257?: BMC Remedy Action Request (AR) System 9.0 before 9.0.00 Service Pack 2 hot fix 1 has persistent XSS.
How severe is CVE-2015-9257?: CVE-2015-9257 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-2015-9257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9257?: CVE-2015-9257 primarily affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-9257 published?: CVE-2015-9257 was published on 2018-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.bmc.com/docs/display/public/ars9000/Cross+site+scripting+%28XSS%29+in+Remedy+9.0%2C+9.0+Service+Pack+1

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0.00.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0.00.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0.01.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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