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CVE-2015-10074: OpenSeaMap online_chart index.php init cross site scripting

A vulnerability was found in OpenSeaMap online_chart 1.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function init of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument mtext leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version staging is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 8649157158f921590d650e2d2f4bdf0df1017e9d. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220218 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

OpenSeaMap online_chart 1.2 can reflect user-controlled text into a page in a way that lets an attacker run script in another user's browser. Business impact is mainly account/session exposure or misleading content, not server takeover. Sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority web application fix. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but internet-facing authenticated portals should be upgraded promptly because XSS can support session abuse, user deception, or unauthorized actions in a victim's browser.

Technical view

CVE-2015-10074 is CWE-79 XSS in index.php init, triggered through the mtext argument in OpenSeaMap online_chart 1.2. The CVSS v2 vector is AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N, indicating remote, low-complexity exploitation requiring authentication and partial integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running OpenSeaMap online_chart version 1.2, especially internet-accessible deployments where authenticated users can reach the affected index.php functionality. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or downstream products.

Exploitation context

Sources state the attack can be launched remotely, while the CVSS vector indicates authentication is required. The CVE is not marked KEV in the bundle, and no cited source establishes active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The public record identifies the vulnerable function and argument, but provides limited environmental detail. Avoid broad assumptions beyond online_chart 1.2. Focus validation on version inventory, patch presence, authenticated reachability, and safe output-encoding checks.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade OpenSeaMap online_chart to the staging release referenced by the CVE sources.
  • Verify patch commit 8649157158f921590d650e2d2f4bdf0df1017e9d is present.
  • Restrict access to affected online_chart deployments until upgraded.
  • Follow vendor project guidance if staging is unsuitable for production.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory OpenSeaMap online_chart deployments and identify any version 1.2 instances.
  • Confirm index.php includes the patched handling from the referenced commit.
  • Review web logs for unusual mtext parameter activity without replaying suspect input.
  • Use safe validation input to confirm browser output is encoded, not executed.
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Confidence
high
Sources
7

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 2.0MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2015-10074Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
OpenSeaMaponline_chart1.2Listed
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CWE details

CWE-79

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