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CVE-2015-9251

MediumPublished

jQuery before 3.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks when a cross-domain Ajax request is performed without the dataType option, causing...

Published: Jan 18, 2018
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

6.1/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

31.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

jQuery before 3.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks when a cross-domain Ajax request is performed without the dataType option, causing text/javascript responses to be executed.

Sources

CVE-2015-9251PoC
Proof-of-Concept exploit for CVE-2015-9251, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jQuery versions prior to 3.0.0, demonstrating attack conditions and impact.
CVE-2015-9251PoC
Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2015-9251, demonstrating a specific web application vulnerability with minimal code for testing and verification.
CVE-2015-9251PoC
PoC para CVE-2015-9251 jQuery menor a 3.0.0.

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