CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5072: XSS

First published: Wed Dec 11 2013(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Outlook Web Access in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2 and SP3 and 2013 Cumulative Update 2 and 3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "OWA XSS Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Exchange Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2010-sp3
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013-cumulative_update_2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013-cumulative_update_3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5072?

    CVE-2013-5072 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5072?

    To fix CVE-2013-5072, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Exchange Server versions.

  • What versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are impacted by CVE-2013-5072?

    CVE-2013-5072 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2, 2010 SP3, and 2013 Cumulative Update 2 and 3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5072?

    CVE-2013-5072 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Can CVE-2013-5072 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5072 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of users' sessions.

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