Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the serve-index package before 1.6.3 for Node.js allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file or directory name.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openjsf | Serve-Index | < 1.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96392Broken Link
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/34PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96392Broken Link
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/34PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8856?
CVE-2015-8856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the serve-index package before 1.6.3 for Node.js allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file or directory name.
How severe is CVE-2015-8856?
CVE-2015-8856 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-2015-8856?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openjsf Serve-Index.