CVE-2013-5212 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 13 Feb 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the easyxdm.swf file in the EasyXDM 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: None listed

What is CVE-2013-5212?

CVE-2013-5212 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2020. 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) in EasyXDM before 2.4.18 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or html via the easyxdm.swf file.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5212?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easyxdm Easyxdm.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5212?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5212 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-2013-5212 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5212 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rh3r-5j2x-xphh.