CVE-2013-3371 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 23 Aug 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via attachment filenames in Request Tracker, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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: Available

What is CVE-2013-3371?

CVE-2013-3371 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Request Tracker (RT) 3.8.3 through 3.8.16 and 4.0.x before 4.0.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename of an attachment.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3371?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bestpractical Rt.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3371?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2013-3371 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3371 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-3371, GHSA-qfm9-mrfw-j553.