CVE-2013-6780 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the allowedDomain parameter in the YUI Uploader component, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2013-6780?
CVE-2013-6780 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 uploader.swf in the Uploader component in Yahoo! YUI 2.5.0 through 2.9.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the allowedDomain parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6780?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yahoo Yui.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6780?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6780 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-2013-6780 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6780 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8795-rjrm-xjf7.