CVE-2015-2223: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web-based console management interface in Palo Alto

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-2223 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting traps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web-based console management interface in Palo Alto Networks Traps (formerly Cyvera Endpoint Protection) 3.1.2.1546 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Arguments, (2) FileName, or (3) URL parameter in a SOAP request.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-04-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: palo alto networks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-04-14 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

palo alto networks traps DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.2.1546

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.2.1546

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.2.1546 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison traps sudo apt install traps=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.2.1546> sudo apt-mark hold traps

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list traps sudo dnf downgrade traps-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.2.1546> sudo dnf versionlock add traps

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Palo Alto Traps Server 3.1.2.1546 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2015-2223?

traps: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2223 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2223 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-2015-2223 affect?

CVE-2015-2223 affects traps. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web-based console management interface in Palo Alto Networks Traps (formerly Cyvera Endpoint Protection) 3.1.2.1546 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via

How urgent is CVE-2015-2223?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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