CVE-2013-1636: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 12 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in open-flash-chart.swf in Open Flash Chart (aka Open-Flash Chart), as used in the Pretty Link Lite plugin before 1.6.3 for WordPress, JNews (com_jnews) component 8.0.1 for Joomla!, and CiviCRM 3.1.0 through 4.2.9 and 4.3.0 through 4.3.3, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the get-data parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pretty Link Lite | <=1.6.2 | |
| Pretty Link Lite | =1.6.0 | |
| Pretty Link Lite | =1.6.1 | |
| Joobi jNews | =8.0.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.1.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.1.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.1.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.1.3 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.1.4 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.1.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.1.6 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.2.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.2.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.2.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.2.3 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.2.4 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.2.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.3.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.3.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.3.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.3.3 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.3.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.3.6 | |
| CiviCRM | =3.4.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.0.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.1.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.1.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.1.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.1.3 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.1.4 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.1.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.1.6 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.4 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.6 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.7 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.8 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.9 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.3 | |
| Caseproof Pretty Links | <=1.6.2 | |
| Caseproof Pretty Links | =1.6.0 | |
| Caseproof Pretty Links | =1.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-02/0101.html
- http://osvdb.org/90435
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120433/WordPress-Pretty-Link-1.6.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/121623/Joomla-Jnews-8.0.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://wordpress.org/plugins/pretty-link/changelog
- https://civicrm.org/advisory/civi-sa-2013-002-openflashchart-xss
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82242
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1636?
CVE-2013-1636 has a medium severity rating due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1636?
To fix CVE-2013-1636, update the affected software to Pretty Link Lite version 1.6.3 or higher, JNews 8.0.2 or higher, or CiviCRM version 4.3.4 or higher.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-1636?
CVE-2013-1636 affects Pretty Link Lite versions prior to 1.6.3, JNews version 8.0.1, and CiviCRM versions 3.1.0 through 4.3.3.
Is CVE-2013-1636 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-1636 is exploitable remotely, potentially allowing attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks on users.
What actions should I take if I am using software affected by CVE-2013-1636?
If using affected software for CVE-2013-1636, immediately update to the latest versions to mitigate the vulnerability.
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