CVE-2015-1564: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in style-underground/search in Plain Black WebGUI 7.10.29 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-1564?

webgui: upgrade to newer than 7.10.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-1564 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1564 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-1564 affect?

CVE-2015-1564 affects webgui. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in style-underground/search in Plain Black WebGUI 7.10.29 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Search field.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-1564?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2015-1564 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting webgui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in style-underground/search in Plain Black WebGUI 7.10.29 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Search field.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: plainblack

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-09 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

plainblack webgui UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.10.29

Fixed in: newer than 7.10.29

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webgui || rpm -q webgui || webgui --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.10.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webgui

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webgui

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1564?

webgui: upgrade to newer than 7.10.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1564 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1564 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-1564 affect?

CVE-2015-1564 affects webgui. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in style-underground/search in Plain Black WebGUI 7.10.29 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Search field.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1564?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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