CVE-2015-5462: AxiomSL's Axiom Google Web Toolkit module 9.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject HTML into the sc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-5462?

axiom: upgrade to newer than 9.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-5462 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5462 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-2015-5462 affect?

CVE-2015-5462 affects axiom. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). AxiomSL's Axiom Google Web Toolkit module 9.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject HTML into the scoping dashboard features.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-5462?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2015-5462 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting axiom. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AxiomSL's Axiom Google Web Toolkit module 9.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject HTML into the scoping dashboard features.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2019-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axiomsl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-03 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axiomsl axiom UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.5.3

Fixed in: newer than 9.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade axiom

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-5462?

axiom: upgrade to newer than 9.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-5462 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5462 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-2015-5462 affect?

CVE-2015-5462 affects axiom. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). AxiomSL's Axiom Google Web Toolkit module 9.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject HTML into the scoping dashboard features.

How urgent is CVE-2015-5462?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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