jQuery 1.4.2 text cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in jQuery 1.4.2. Affected by this issue is the function text. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-6071. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in jQuery 1.4.2 (JavaScript Library). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function text. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 09/02/2014. The weakness was shared 01/16/2018 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6071 since 09/02/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1232 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/02/2014 🔍
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01/16/2018 +1232 days 🔍
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01/17/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/23/2019 +705 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-6071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111904

Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2018 07:55
Updated: 12/23/2019 15:56
Changes: 01/17/2018 07:55 (58), 12/23/2019 15:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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