Vulnerability Description
Oracle Mojarra 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.28 does not perform appropriate encoding when a (1) <h:outputText> tag or (2) EL expression is used after a scriptor style block, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via application-specific vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mojarra | 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/JSF-outputText-tag-the-go
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0675.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0720.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0765.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534161/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65600
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0012.html
- https://java.net/jira/browse/JAVASERVERFACES-3150
- https://java.net/jira/browse/JAVASERVERFACES_SPEC_PUBLIC-1258
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/JSF-outputText-tag-the-go
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0675.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0720.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5855?
CVE-2013-5855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Oracle Mojarra 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.28 does not perform appropriate encoding when a (1) <h:outputText> tag or (2) EL expression is used after a scriptor style block, which allows re...
How severe is CVE-2013-5855?
CVE-2013-5855 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mojarra.