Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webapp/web/js/scripts/plugins.js in the stats page in the Admin UI in Apache Solr before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the entry parameter to a plugins/cache URI.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Solr | <= 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975544
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-7949Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975544
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-7949Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8797?
CVE-2015-8797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webapp/web/js/scripts/plugins.js in the stats page in the Admin UI in Apache Solr before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTM...
How severe is CVE-2015-8797?
CVE-2015-8797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Solr.