CVE-2015-5514: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Migrate module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.8 for Drupal, when the mig

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-5514 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting migrate, migrate. 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 Migrate module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.8 for Drupal, when the migrate_ui submodule is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a destination field label.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: migrate 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 18:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

migrate project migrate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-2.0 · 7.x-2.0 beta1 · 7.x-2.0 beta2 · 7.x-2.0 beta3 · 7.x-2.0 rc1 · 7.x-2.0 rc2 · 7.x-2.0 rc3 · 7.x-2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison migrate sudo apt install migrate=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo apt-mark hold migrate

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

dnf --showduplicates list migrate sudo dnf downgrade migrate-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add migrate

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.

migrate project migrate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-2.2 rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison migrate sudo apt install migrate=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.2> sudo apt-mark hold migrate

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

dnf --showduplicates list migrate sudo dnf downgrade migrate-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add migrate

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-2015-5514?

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

Is CVE-2015-5514 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5514 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-2015-5514 affect?

CVE-2015-5514 affects migrate, migrate. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Migrate module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.8 for Drupal, when the migrate_ui submodule is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a destination field

How urgent is CVE-2015-5514?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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