CVE-2013-6780: XSS
First published: Wed Nov 13 2013(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in uploader.swf in the Uploader component in Yahoo! YUI 2.5.0 through 2.9.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the allowedDomain parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Yui | =2.5.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.5.1 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.5.2 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.6.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.7.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.8.0 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.8.1 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.8.2 | |
| Yahoo Yui | =2.9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6780?
The severity of CVE-2013-6780 is considered high due to the potential for remote cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6780?
To fix CVE-2013-6780, upgrade to a version of Yahoo! YUI that is above 2.9.0.
What types of attacks can CVE-2013-6780 facilitate?
CVE-2013-6780 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that allow an attacker to inject arbitrary web scripts.
Which versions of Yahoo! YUI are affected by CVE-2013-6780?
CVE-2013-6780 affects Yahoo! YUI versions 2.5.0 through 2.9.0.
Can I mitigate CVE-2013-6780 without upgrading?
Mitigation options for CVE-2013-6780 may be limited and the best practice is to upgrade to a fixed version.
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