CVE-2013-4891: XSS
First published: Wed Feb 21 2018(Updated: )
The xss_clean function in CodeIgniter before 2.1.4 might allow remote attackers to bypass an intended protection mechanism and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an unclosed HTML tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Codeigniter Codeigniter | <2.1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2013-4891.
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4891?
The severity of CVE-2013-4891 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2013-4891 affect CodeIgniter?
CVE-2013-4891 affects CodeIgniter versions before 2.1.4.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2013-4891?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2013-4891 by bypassing the xss_clean function and conducting cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks using an unclosed HTML tag.
Is there a fix for CVE-2013-4891?
Yes, updating CodeIgniter to version 2.1.4 or later will fix CVE-2013-4891.
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