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CVE-2015-6138

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 mishandles HTML attributes in HTTP resp...

Medium CVSS 4.3

Overview

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 mishandles HTML attributes in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass a cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Internet Explorer XSS Filter Bypass Vulnerability."

CWE: CWE-79 Published: 2015-12-09T11:59:21.637
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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