CVE-2015-9478: prettyPhoto before 3.1.6 has js/jquery.prettyPhoto.js XSS.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-9478?

prettyphoto: upgrade to 3.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-9478 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9478 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-2015-9478 affect?

CVE-2015-9478 affects prettyphoto. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). prettyPhoto before 3.1.6 has js/jquery.prettyPhoto.js XSS.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-9478?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2015-9478 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting prettyphoto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

prettyPhoto before 3.1.6 has js/jquery.prettyPhoto.js XSS.

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	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: no-margin-for-error

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-10 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

no-margin-for-error prettyphoto UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.6

Fixed in: 3.1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade prettyphoto

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-2015-9478?

prettyphoto: upgrade to 3.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9478 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9478 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-2015-9478 affect?

CVE-2015-9478 affects prettyphoto. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). prettyPhoto before 3.1.6 has js/jquery.prettyPhoto.js XSS.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9478?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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