CVE-2013-2023: XSS

Published Aug 15, 2013
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in actionscript/Jplayer.as in the Flash SWF component (jplayer.swf) in jPlayer before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly related to incomplete blacklists, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1942 and CVE-2013-2022.

Affected Software

80 affected components
Happyworm Jplayer<=2.3.0
Happyworm Jplayer=0.2.1-beta
Happyworm Jplayer=0.2.2-beta
Happyworm Jplayer=0.2.3-beta
Happyworm Jplayer=0.2.4-beta
Happyworm Jplayer=0.2.5-beta
Happyworm Jplayer=1.0.0
Happyworm Jplayer=1.1.0
Happyworm Jplayer=1.1.1
Happyworm Jplayer=1.2.0
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.0
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.1
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.2
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.3
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.4
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.5
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.6
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.7
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.8
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.9
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.10
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.11
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.12
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.13
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.14
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.15
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.16
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.17
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.18
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.19
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.20
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.21
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.22
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.23
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.24
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.25
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.26
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.27
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.28
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.29
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.30
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.31
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.32
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.33
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.34
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.35
Happyworm Jplayer=2.0.36
Happyworm Jplayer=2.1.0
Happyworm Jplayer=2.1.1
Happyworm Jplayer=2.1.2
Happyworm Jplayer=2.1.3
Happyworm Jplayer=2.1.4
Happyworm Jplayer=2.1.5
Happyworm Jplayer=2.1.6
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.0
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.1
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.2
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.3
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.4
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.5
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.6
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.7
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.8
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.9
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.10
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.11
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.12
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.13
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.14
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.15
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.16
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.17
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.18
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.19
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.20
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.21
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.22
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.23
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.24
Happyworm Jplayer=2.2.25

Event History

Aug 15, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2023?

CVE-2013-2023 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2023?

To fix CVE-2013-2023, upgrade to jPlayer version 2.3.1 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2013-2023?

CVE-2013-2023 affects versions of jPlayer prior to 2.3.1, including earlier beta versions and specific release versions.

4

What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2013-2023?

Exploiting CVE-2013-2023 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, which can lead to user data theft or site defacement.

5

Is CVE-2013-2023 environment-specific?

CVE-2013-2023 is not environment-specific and can affect any web application that uses the vulnerable jPlayer versions.

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