CVE-2013-6430: XSS
First published: Tue Dec 10 2013(Updated: )
It was found that the org.spring.web.util.JavaScriptUtils.javaScriptEscape method insufficiently escaped some characters. Applications using this method to escape user-supplied content that will be rendered in HTML 5 documents may expose cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.springframework:spring-web | >=3.0.0.RELEASE<=3.2.1.RELEASE | 3.2.2.RELEASE |
| Spring Framework | >=3.0.0<3.2.2 |
Remedy
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/7a7df6637478607bef0277bf52a4e0a03e20a248
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Reference Links
- https://jira.springsource.org/browse/SPR-9983
- http://www.gopivotal.com/security/cve-2013-6430
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0401.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0400.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1039783
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/7a7df6637478607bef0277bf52a4e0a03e20a248
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6430
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/issues/14617
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/9982b4c01a8c7be0961e58b58ed83731c40449ff
- https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/f5c9fe69a444607af667911bd4c5074b5b073e7b
- https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-9983?redirect=false
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xjrf-8x4f-43h4 (Advisory)
- https://spring.io/security/cve-2013-6430
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6430?
CVE-2013-6430 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6430?
To fix CVE-2013-6430, upgrade to Spring Framework version 3.2.2.RELEASE or later.
What applications are affected by CVE-2013-6430?
CVE-2013-6430 affects applications using org.springframework:spring-web versions between 3.0.0.RELEASE and 3.2.1.RELEASE.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-6430?
CVE-2013-6430 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Is CVE-2013-6430 present in the latest Spring releases?
No, CVE-2013-6430 is not present in the latest releases beyond version 3.2.1.RELEASE.
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