CVE-2013-5314 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the htmltarget parameter in the image selector, potentially stealing user sessions.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5314?
CVE-2013-5314 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in S9y Serendipity, published on 19 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 serendipity_admin_image_selector.php in Serendipity 1.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the serendipity[htmltarget] parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5314?
It affects 1 product.
Products include S9y Serendipity.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5314?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5314 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-2013-5314 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-5314 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in S9y Serendipity
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59cx-7rgc-g39r.