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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Node.js up to 1.0.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Validator. This manipulation causes cross site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-7453. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 1.0.x (JavaScript Library). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Validator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (XSS). 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. The summary by CVE is:

The validator module before 1.1.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) filter via vectors related to UI redressing.

The bug was discovered 04/20/2016. The weakness was presented 01/23/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-7453 since 04/20/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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.

See VDB-95801, VDB-95802, VDB-95804 and VDB-95806 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for 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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Node.js 1.1.0

Timelineinfo

04/20/2016 🔍
04/20/2016 +0 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +278 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/24/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/30/2020 +1283 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-7453 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-7453
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95803
OSVDB: - CVE-2013-7453 - Node.js - Security Bypass Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2017 08:28
Updated: 07/30/2020 10:59
Changes: 01/24/2017 08:28 (60), 07/30/2020 10:59 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:8B2:103

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