CVE-2013-4204 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Google Web Toolkit
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via XSS vulnerabilities in GWTTestCase JUnit files, affecting developers using the library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-4204?
CVE-2013-4204 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the JUnit files in the GWTTestCase in Google Web Toolkit (GWT) before 2.5.1 RC1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4204?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.google.gwt:gwt. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.google.gwt:gwt Maven | All versions | 2.5.1 |
com.google.gwt:gwt Maven | All versions | 2.5.1 |
Products include Google Web Toolkit.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4204?
Upgrade com.google.gwt:gwt to 2.5.1 or later.
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-2013-4204 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4204 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x24q-xwrf-66jm.