CVE-2013-4453 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 5 Nov 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter in the login template, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2013-4453?

CVE-2013-4453 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/login.php in LDAP Account Manager (LAM) 4.3 and 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4453?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ldap-Account-Manager Ldap Account Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4453?

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-2013-4453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4453, GHSA-5g8x-p6v8-2gx5.