CVE-2015-5489: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Smart Trim module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.5 for Drupal allows rem

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-5489 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting smart trim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Smart Trim module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.5 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving the field settings form.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: smart trim project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-08-18 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smart trim project smart trim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.1 · 7.x-1.2 · 7.x-1.3 · 7.x-1.4 · 7.x-1.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-trim || rpm -q smart-trim || smart-trim --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison smart-trim sudo apt install smart-trim=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold smart-trim

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

dnf --showduplicates list smart-trim sudo dnf downgrade smart-trim-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add smart-trim

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2015-5489?

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

Is CVE-2015-5489 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5489 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-2015-5489 affect?

CVE-2015-5489 affects smart trim. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Smart Trim module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.5 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving the field settings f

How urgent is CVE-2015-5489?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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