CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6242: XSS

First published: Thu Jan 02 2020(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the frontend in Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite 6.22.3 before 6.22.3-rev5 and 6.22.4 before 6.22.4-rev12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject of an email. NOTE: the vulnerabilities related to the body of the email and the publication name were SPLIT from this CVE ID because they affect different sets of versions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Open-Xchange App Suite Backend=6.22.3
Open-Xchange App Suite Backend=6.22.4
Open-Xchange App Suite Backend=7.2.2
Open-Xchange App Suite Backend=7.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6242?

    The severity of CVE-2013-6242 is considered medium due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6242?

    To fix CVE-2013-6242, update Open-Xchange AppSuite to version 6.22.3-rev5 or 6.22.4-rev12 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2013-6242?

    CVE-2013-6242 affects Open-Xchange AppSuite versions 6.22.3, 6.22.4, 7.2.2, and 7.4.0 before their respective updates.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-6242?

    CVE-2013-6242 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject scripts via email subjects.

  • Can CVE-2013-6242 lead to data compromise?

    Yes, CVE-2013-6242 can potentially lead to data compromise by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts in users' browsers.

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