VDB-95804 · CVE-2013-7454 · GCVE-0-2013-7454

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Node.js up to 1.0.x. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Validator. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-7454. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 1.0.x (JavaScript Library). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality 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. CVE summarizes:

The validator module before 1.1.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) filter via nested forbidden strings.

The bug was discovered 04/20/2016. The weakness was shared 01/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-7454 since 04/20/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly 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 278 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-95801, VDB-95802, VDB-95803 and VDB-95806 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

JavaScript Library

Name

Node.js

Version

License

open-source

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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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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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 🔍
05/14/2026 +3397 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2013-7454 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-7454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95804
OSVDB: - CVE-2013-7454 - Node.js - Security Bypass Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2017 08:28
Updated: 05/14/2026 11:53
Changes: 01/24/2017 08:28 (60), 07/30/2020 11:50 (4), 05/14/2026 11:53 (20)
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