CVE-2013-5968: XSS
First published: Tue Oct 29 2013(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CA SiteMinder 12.0 through 12.51, and SiteMinder 6 Web Agents, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving a " (double quote) character.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CA Web Agents | =6.0 | |
| CA SiteMinder | =12.0-sp1 | |
| CA SiteMinder | =12.0-sp2 | |
| CA SiteMinder | =12.0-sp3 | |
| CA SiteMinder | =12.5 | |
| CA SiteMinder | =12.51 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-10/0120.html
- http://osvdb.org/98919
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Oct/230
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029237
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID={9B8E7A8A-2A00-4456-A7CC-8C2E74AA7EA5}
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=%7B9B8E7A8A-2A00-4456-A7CC-8C2E74AA7EA5%7D
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5968?
The severity of CVE-2013-5968 is classified as medium due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5968?
To fix CVE-2013-5968, update CA SiteMinder to the latest versions as recommended by Broadcom.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5968?
CVE-2013-5968 affects CA SiteMinder versions 12.0 through 12.51 and Web Agents version 6.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2013-5968?
CVE-2013-5968 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that can allow remote code execution.
Who can exploit CVE-2013-5968?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2013-5968 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into affected applications.
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