What is CVE-2015-9279?

MailEnable before 8.60 allows Stored XSS via malformed use of " " character in the body of an e-mail message.

How severe is CVE-2015-9279?

CVE-2015-9279 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-2015-9279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9279?

CVE-2015-9279 affects Mailenable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9279?

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

When was CVE-2015-9279 published?

CVE-2015-9279 was published on 2019-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9279

CVE-2015-9279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mailenable 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mailenable
Published: 2019-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MailEnable before 8.60 allows Stored XSS via malformed use of "<img/src" with no ">" character in the body of an e-mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9279?: MailEnable before 8.60 allows Stored XSS via malformed use of "<img/src" with no ">" character in the body of an e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-2015-9279?: CVE-2015-9279 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-2015-9279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9279?: CVE-2015-9279 affects Mailenable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-9279 published?: CVE-2015-9279 was published on 2019-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mailenable:mailenable:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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