CVE-2013-6430

Description

The JavaScriptUtils.javaScriptEscape method in web/util/JavaScriptUtils.java in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.2 does not properly escape certain characters, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a (1) line separator or (2) paragraph separator Unicode character or (3) left or (4) right angle bracket.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.gopivotal.com/security/cve-2013-6430	third party advisory
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/7a7df6637478607bef0277bf52a4e0a03e20a248	third party advisory patch
https://jira.springsource.org/browse/SPR-9983	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6430?: CVE-2013-6430 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-6430?: To fix CVE-2013-6430, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-6430 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-6430 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-6430?: CVE-2013-6430 affects Pivotal Spring MVC.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions