CVE-2013-5573: XSS
First published: Tue Dec 31 2013(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default markup formatter in Jenkins 1.523 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Description field in the user configuration.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins LTS | =1.523 | |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | <=1.523 | |
| =1.523 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64414
- http://www.osvdb.org/101187
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2013/Dec/104
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Dec/159
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30408
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124513
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89872
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5573
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200229071540/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64414
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-52g6-pfrq-rxfv (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5573?
CVE-2013-5573 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5573?
To fix CVE-2013-5573, update Jenkins to a version later than 1.523 that has addressed this XSS vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5573?
CVE-2013-5573 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the default markup formatter in Jenkins.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5573?
Users of Jenkins version 1.523 are at risk of CVE-2013-5573 due to the exposure of the Description field in user configuration.
What can attackers do with CVE-2013-5573?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2013-5573 can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the Jenkins application, potentially compromising users.
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