CVE-2013-1743: XSS

Published Oct 24, 2013
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in report.cgi in Bugzilla 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.7 and 4.3.x and 4.4.x before 4.4.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a field value that is not properly handled during construction of a tabular report, as demonstrated by the (1) summary or (2) real name field. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-4189.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Bugzilla=4.1
Bugzilla=4.1.1
Bugzilla=4.1.2
Bugzilla=4.1.3
Bugzilla=4.3
Bugzilla=4.3.1
Bugzilla=4.3.2
Bugzilla=4.3.3
Bugzilla=4.2
Bugzilla=4.2-rc1
Bugzilla=4.2-rc2
Bugzilla=4.2.1
Bugzilla=4.2.2
Bugzilla=4.2.3
Bugzilla=4.2.4
Bugzilla=4.2.5
Bugzilla=4.4
Bugzilla=4.4-rc1
Bugzilla=4.4-rc2

Event History

Oct 24, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1743?

CVE-2013-1743 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1743?

To fix CVE-2013-1743, upgrade your Bugzilla installation to version 4.2.7 or later, or 4.4.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2013-1743?

CVE-2013-1743 affects Bugzilla versions 4.1.x, 4.2.x before 4.2.7, and 4.3.x, 4.4.x before 4.4.1.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2013-1743 enable?

CVE-2013-1743 can enable attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1743?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-1743; updating to a secure version is recommended.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203