What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8601?

CVE-2015-8601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-8601?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-8601. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Chat Room CVE-2015-8601

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2015-12-17 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Chat Room

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 17, 2015 - 19:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The Chat Room module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when setting up a websocket for chat messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The Chat Room module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when setting up a websocket for chat messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read messages from arbitrary Chat Rooms via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Chat Room Project Chat Room. Version information: before 7..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.