CVE-2015-4427: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Test/WorkArea/workarea.aspx in Ektron Content Managemen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-4427?

ektron content management system: upgrade to newer than 9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-4427 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4427 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-2015-4427 affect?

CVE-2015-4427 affects ektron content management system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Test/WorkArea/workarea.aspx in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 9.10 SP1 (Build 9.1.0.184.1.114) allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-4427?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2015-4427 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting ektron content management system. 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 Test/WorkArea/workarea.aspx in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 9.10 SP1 (Build 9.1.0.184.1.114) allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page, (2) action, (3) folder_id, or (4) LangType parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ektron

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-06-09 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ektron ektron content management system UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ektron-content-management-system || rpm -q ektron-content-management-system || ektron-content-management-system --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ektron-content-management-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ektron-content-management-system

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-2015-4427?

ektron content management system: upgrade to newer than 9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-4427 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4427 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-2015-4427 affect?

CVE-2015-4427 affects ektron content management system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Test/WorkArea/workarea.aspx in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 9.10 SP1 (Build 9.1.0.184.1.114) allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via

How urgent is CVE-2015-4427?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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