Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the httpd_HtmlError function in network/httpd.c in the web interface in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the path info.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 2.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fe5063ec5ad1873039ea719eb1f137
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/324Exploit
- http://www.quantumleap.it/vlc-reflected-xss-vulnerability/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66307
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fe5063ec5ad1873039ea719eb1f137
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/324Exploit
- http://www.quantumleap.it/vlc-reflected-xss-vulnerability/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66307
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9743?
CVE-2014-9743 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the httpd_HtmlError function in network/httpd.c in the web interface in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary w...
How severe is CVE-2014-9743?
CVE-2014-9743 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-2014-9743?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player.