CVE-2014-6071: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 03 2014(Updated: )
A cross-site scripting flaw was reported against jQuery 1.4.2: <a href="http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Sep/10">http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Sep/10</a> The original report notes to upgrade to version 1.11.1, which may include the fix.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| jQuery | =1.4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6071?
CVE-2014-6071 is classified as a cross-site scripting vulnerability which can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6071?
To fix CVE-2014-6071, you should upgrade jQuery to version 1.11.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of jQuery are affected by CVE-2014-6071?
CVE-2014-6071 affects jQuery version 1.4.2 and potentially earlier versions.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-6071?
CVE-2014-6071 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-6071?
While the best solution is to upgrade jQuery, implementing proper input validation and output encoding can serve as temporary mitigations against CVE-2014-6071.
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