VDB-88360 · CVE-2015-8699 · BID 91497

CA Release Automation up to 5.0.2/5.5.1/5.5.2/6.1.0 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in CA Release Automation up to 5.0.2/5.5.1/5.5.2/6.1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-8699. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in CA Release Automation up to 5.0.2/5.5.1/5.5.2/6.1.0 (Automation Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in CA Release Automation (formerly LISA Release Automation) 5.0.2 before 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1 before 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2 before 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.0-1026 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was published 06/29/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ca.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-8699 since 12/28/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91497†). Similar entries are available at VDB-78467 and VDB-88359. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Name

Release Automation

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ca.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Temp Score: 5.8
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/28/2015 🔍
06/27/2016 +182 days 🔍
06/28/2016 +1 days 🔍
06/29/2016 +1 days 🔍
06/29/2016 +0 days 🔍
08/25/2022 +2248 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ca.com

Advisory: ca.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-8699 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8699
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88360
SecurityFocus: 91497 - CA Release Automation CA20160627-01 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1036193

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/29/2016 11:18
Updated: 08/25/2022 10:51
Changes: 06/29/2016 11:18 (50), 02/12/2019 10:31 (12), 08/25/2022 10:51 (3)
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