Node.js up to 1.0.x Validator XSS cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Node.js up to 1.0.x. This affects an unknown part of the component Validator. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2013-7451. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 1.0.x (JavaScript Library) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Validator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (XSS). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The validator module before 1.1.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to bypass the XSS filter via a nested tag.

The bug was discovered 04/20/2016. The weakness was released 01/24/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-7451 since 04/20/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 278 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-95802, VDB-95803, VDB-95804 and VDB-95806. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Name: XSS
Class: Cross site scripting / XSS
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Node.js 1.1.0

Timelineinfo

04/20/2016 🔍
04/20/2016 +0 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +278 days 🔍
01/24/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/24/2017 +0 days 🔍
05/14/2026 +3397 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-7451 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-7451
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95801
OSVDB: - CVE-2013-7451 - Node.js - Security Bypass Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2017 08:28
Updated: 05/14/2026 10:08
Changes: 01/24/2017 08:28 (60), 07/30/2020 10:47 (4), 05/14/2026 10:08 (20)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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