CVE-2013-5612: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 26.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.23 makes it easier for remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging a Same Origin Policy violation triggered by lack of a charset parameter in a Content-Type HTTP header.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5612?
CVE-2013-5612 has a medium severity rating due to its capability of enabling cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5612?
To fix CVE-2013-5612, update Mozilla Firefox to version 26.0 or later, and update SeaMonkey to version 2.23 or later.
Which browsers are affected by CVE-2013-5612?
CVE-2013-5612 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 26.0 and SeaMonkey versions before 2.23.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5612?
CVE-2013-5612 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by a Same Origin Policy violation.
Can CVE-2013-5612 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5612 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.