CVE-2013-6858: XSS

Published Nov 23, 2013
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) 2013.2 and earlier allow local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an instance name to (1) "Volumes" or (2) "Network Topology" page.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Openstack Horizon>=2013.1<=2013.2
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=13.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=13.10

Event History

Nov 23, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6858?

CVE-2013-6858 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6858?

To fix CVE-2013-6858, update OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) to a version later than 2013.2 that patches the XSS vulnerabilities.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2013-6858?

CVE-2013-6858 affects OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) versions 2013.2 and earlier as well as specific versions of openSUSE and Ubuntu Linux.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2013-6858?

The implications of CVE-2013-6858 include the risk of local users injecting malicious scripts that may lead to unauthorized actions within the application.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2013-6858?

Any local user of OpenStack Dashboard (Horizon) 2013.2 or earlier on affected operating systems is potentially impacted by CVE-2013-6858.

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