CVE-2013-0177 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 30 Jan 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via widget attributes in Apache OFBiz, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-0177?

CVE-2013-0177 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz, published on 30 Jan 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in widget/screen/ModelScreenWidget.java in Apache Open For Business Project (aka OFBiz) 10.04.x before 10.04.05, 11.04.01, and possibly 09.04.x allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Screenlet.title or (2) Image.alt Widget attribute, as demonstrated by the parentPortalPageId parameter to exampleext/control/ManagePortalPages.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0177?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Ofbiz.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0177?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2013-0177 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-0177 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apache Ofbiz vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w9c3-p3j8-wq65.