CVE-2013-4670: XSS

Published Jul 31, 2013
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Symantec Web Gateway<=5.1
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.1
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.2
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.3
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.3.18
Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8450
Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8490

Event History

Jul 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4670?

CVE-2013-4670 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its multiple cross-site scripting possibilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4670?

To remediate CVE-2013-4670, update the Symantec Web Gateway appliance to version 5.1.1 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-4670?

CVE-2013-4670 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting attacks allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

4

Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2013-4670?

CVE-2013-4670 affects all versions of Symantec Web Gateway prior to 5.1.1.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2013-4670?

There is no recommended workaround for CVE-2013-4670; the only solution is to upgrade to a patched version.

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