CVE-2013-3565: XSS
First published: Fri Jan 31 2020(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HTTP Interface in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.0.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) command parameter to requests/vlm_cmd.xml, (2) dir parameter to requests/browse.xml, or (3) URI in a request, which is returned in an error message through share/lua/intf/http.lua.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan Vlc Media Player | <2.0.7 | |
| openSUSE openSUSE | =13.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-3565?
CVE-2013-3565 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in VideoLAN VLC Media Player.
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3565?
CVE-2013-3565 has a severity level of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2013-3565 affect VideoLAN VLC Media Player?
CVE-2013-3565 affects VideoLAN VLC Media Player versions before 2.0.7 and allows for multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2013-3565?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2013-3565 by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML through the command parameter to requests/vlm_cmd.xml, dir parameter to requests/browse.xml, or URI in a request.
Is there a fix for CVE-2013-3565?
Yes, updating VideoLAN VLC Media Player to version 2.0.7 or later will fix CVE-2013-3565.
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