CVE-2014-6296 WEC Map (wec_map) extension for TYPO3 allows Cross-site Scripting
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the WEC Map extension, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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-2014-6296?
CVE-2014-6296 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2014. 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 the WEC Map (wec_map) extension before 3.0.3 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6296?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including jbartels/wec-map and web-tp3/wec_map. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
jbartels/wec-map Packagist | All versions | 3.0.3 |
jbartels/wec-map Packagist | All versions | 3.0.3 |
web-tp3/wec_map Packagist | All versions | 3.0.3 |
web-tp3/wec_map Packagist | All versions | 3.0.3 |
Products include Wec Map Project Wec Map.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6296?
Upgrade jbartels/wec-map to 3.0.3 or later.
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-2014-6296 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6296 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mqhg-c7w9-w3cv.