CVE-2013-5951 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published 25 Mar 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into eXtplorer when used with Joomla, potentially stealing user data or hijacking 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: Available

What is CVE-2013-5951?

CVE-2013-5951 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in eXtplorer 2.1.3, when used as a component for Joomla!, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to (1) application.js.php in scripts/ or (2) admin.php, (3) copy_move.php, (4) functions.php, (5) header.php, or (6) upload.php in include/.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5951?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Extplorer Extplorer.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5951?

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-2013-5951 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5951 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-2882-1, GHSA-6x2f-ww2h-jg5g, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-5951.