CVE-2013-5378 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 13 Nov 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts into IBM WebSphere Portal via flawed IBM Connections integration, potentially compromising 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-2013-5378?

CVE-2013-5378 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal, published on 13 Nov 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 IBM WebSphere Portal 8.x before 8.0.0.1 CF8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging incorrect IBM Connections integration.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5378 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-2013-5378 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5378 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jfr-5vxg-p8cq.