CVE-2013-4889: XSS

Published Jan 29, 2014
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Updated

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in index.php in Digital Signage Xibo 1.4.2 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) add a new administrator via the AddUser action or (2) conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, as demonstrated by CVE-2013-4888.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Springsignage Xibo=1.4.2
Xibosignage Xibo=1.4.2

Event History

Jan 29, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4889?

CVE-2013-4889 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to hijack administrator authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4889?

To fix CVE-2013-4889, upgrade to a patched version of Xibo that addresses the CSRF vulnerabilities.

3

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2013-4889?

CVE-2013-4889 can be exploited for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

4

Which version of Xibo is vulnerable to CVE-2013-4889?

Xibo version 1.4.2 is the specific version affected by CVE-2013-4889.

5

What components are primarily affected by CVE-2013-4889?

CVE-2013-4889 primarily affects the index.php component of the Digital Signage Xibo application.

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