CVE-2013-0297 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via site parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

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

What is CVE-2013-0297?

CVE-2013-0297 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Owncloud Owncloud, published on 14 Mar 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ownCloud before 4.0.12 and 4.5.x before 4.5.7 allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) site_name or (2) site_url parameter to apps/external/ajax/setsites.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0297?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Owncloud Owncloud, Owncloud Owncloud Server.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0297?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0297 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-2013-0297 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0297 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mpw5-cpxr-wm7h.

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