CVE-2014-6071 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 16 Jan 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via XSS in jQuery's text method, requiring library upgrades.

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: Available

What is CVE-2014-6071?

CVE-2014-6071 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2018. 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

jQuery 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to use of the text method inside after.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6071?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jquery Jquery.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6071?

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-2014-6071 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6071 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q44p-q588-242q.