CVE-2013-6853: XSS
First published: Sun Jan 26 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in clickstream.js in Y! Toolbar plugin for FireFox 3.1.0.20130813024103 for Mac, and 2.5.9.2013418100420 for Windows, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL that is stored by the victim.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Toolbar | =3.1.0.20130813024103 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Yahoo Toolbar | =2.5.9.2013418100420 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6853?
CVE-2013-6853 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6853?
To fix CVE-2013-6853, users should update to the latest version of the Yahoo Toolbar.
What types of attacks can CVE-2013-6853 facilitate?
CVE-2013-6853 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks that allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Which versions of Yahoo Toolbar are affected by CVE-2013-6853?
CVE-2013-6853 affects Yahoo Toolbar versions 3.1.0.20130813024103 for Mac and 2.5.9.2013418100420 for Windows.
Who can exploit CVE-2013-6853?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2013-6853 by crafting specific URLs that are stored by unsuspecting victims.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/weakness
- vendor/yahoo
- canonical/yahoo toolbar
- version/yahoo toolbar/3.1.0.20130813024103
- vendor/mozilla
- canonical/mozilla firefox
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple ios and macos
- version/yahoo toolbar/2.5.9.2013418100420