CVE-2015-9251
MEDIUM EXPLOITEDjQuery < 3.0.0 - Cross-Site Scripting via Cross-Domain Ajax Request
Title source: llmExploitation Summary
CVE-2015-9251 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 4 public exploits from researchers including halkichi0308, hackgiver, moften.
AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository contains only a README.md file with the CVE identifier and no additional technical details or exploit code. It is a placeholder with minimal content.
Description
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.
Exploits (4)
nomisec
STUB
9 stars
by halkichi0308 · client-side
https://github.com/halkichi0308/CVE-2015-9251
The repository contains only a README.md file with the CVE identifier and no additional technical details or exploit code. It is a placeholder with minimal content.
Classification
Stub 100%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target:
unknown
No auth needed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026
Full analysis →
nomisec
WORKING POC
2 stars
by hackgiver · client-side
https://github.com/hackgiver/CVE-2015-9251
This repository contains a functional PoC for CVE-2015-9251, demonstrating an XSS vulnerability in jQuery versions prior to 3.0.0. The server.py script serves a malicious JavaScript payload that triggers an alert with the document domain, showcasing the XSS exploit.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
jQuery < 3.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Victim must visit a page that includes the malicious script
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026
Full analysis →
nomisec
WORKING POC
2 stars
by moften · client-side
https://github.com/moften/CVE-2015-9251
This repository contains a functional Proof of Concept (PoC) for CVE-2015-9251, demonstrating a JSONP callback XSS vulnerability in jQuery versions prior to 3.0.0. The exploit leverages unsanitized callback parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript, such as stealing cookies.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
jQuery < 3.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
A vulnerable jQuery version (< 3.0.0) in use by the target application · A JSONP endpoint that reflects the callback parameter
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026
Full analysis →
nomisec
WORKING POC
by rox-11 · poc
https://github.com/rox-11/xss
This repository contains a minimal JavaScript proof-of-concept demonstrating an XSS vulnerability (CVE-2015-9251). The code triggers an alert box, confirming the presence of the vulnerability.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Unknown (CVE-2015-9251 likely affects a web application)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Victim must execute the JavaScript in a vulnerable context
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026
Full analysis →
References (38)
Core 38
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105658
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/May/18
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/11
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/10
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/13
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/54df3aeb4239b64b50b356f0ca6f986e3c4ca5b84c515dce077c7854%40%3Cuser.flink.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/10f0f3aefd51444d1198c65f44ffdf2d78ca3359423dbc1c168c9731%40%3Cdev.flink.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/17ff53f7999e74fbe3cc0ceb4e1c3b00b180b7c5afec8e978837bc49%40%3Cuser.flink.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/52bafac05ad174000ea465fe275fd3cc7bd5c25535a7631c0bc9bfb2%40%3Cuser.flink.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ba79cf1658741e9f146e4c59b50aee56656ea95d841d358d006c18b6%40%3Ccommits.roller.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b0656d359c7d40ec9f39c8cc61bca66802ef9a2a12ee199f5b0c1442%40%3Cdev.drill.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/519eb0fd45642dcecd9ff74cb3e71c20a4753f7d82e2f07864b5108f%40%3Cdev.drill.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f9bc3e55f4e28d1dcd1a69aae6d53e609a758e34d2869b4d798e13cc%40%3Cissues.drill.apache.org%3E
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0481
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0729
Mailing List vendor-advisory
x_refsource_suse
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00041.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
Patch x_refsource_confirm
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/jquery/jquery/issues/2432
Patch x_refsource_confirm
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec126.pdf
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/jquery/jquery/pull/2588/commits/c254d308a7d3f1eac4d0b42837804cfffcba4bb2
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:jquery:20150627
Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/jquery/jquery/pull/2588
Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource x_refsource_misc
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-212-04
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/jquery/jquery/commit/f60729f3903d17917dc351f3ac87794de379b0cc
Patch x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152787/dotCMS-5.1.1-Vulnerable-Dependencies.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153237/RetireJS-CORS-Issue-Script-Execution.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156743/OctoberCMS-Insecure-Dependencies.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210108-0004/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-08
Scores
CVSS v3
6.1
EPSS
0.1801
EPSS Percentile
95.3%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Details
VulnCheck KEV
2021-01-21
CWE
CWE-79
Status
published
Products (50)
jquery/jquery
< 3.0.0
npm/jquery
0 - 1.12.2npm
nuget/jQuery
0 - 1.12.2NuGet
oracle/agile_product_lifecycle_management_for_process
6.2.0.0
oracle/agile_product_lifecycle_management_for_process
6.2.1.0
oracle/agile_product_lifecycle_management_for_process
6.2.2.0
oracle/agile_product_lifecycle_management_for_process
6.2.3.0
oracle/agile_product_lifecycle_management_for_process
6.2.3.1
oracle/banking_platform
2.6.0
oracle/banking_platform
2.6.1
... and 40 more
Published
Jan 18, 2018
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026