CVE-2013-5855
mediumpriority · track · 19EPSS 0.047 · 92 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
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.
remediations
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A vendor fix is available.
- FixedRed Hat JBoss Web Framework Kit 2.6redhat_csaf
The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update). Before applying this update, back up your existing installation of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform or Red Hat JBoss Web Server, and applications deployed to it. The JBoss server process must be restarted for this update to take effect.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0896
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.7–4.3
weaknesses
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affected products (41)
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advisories (2)
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- RHSA-2014:0896Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Web Framework Kit 2.6.0 update2014-07-16csaf · redhat_csafUS
Red Hat JBoss Web Framework Kit 2.6.0, which fixes two security issues, various bugs, and adds enhancements, is now available from the Red Hat Customer Portal. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having Moderate security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section.
- GHSA-3m3r-82gc-53mjImproper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Mojarra2022-05-14ghsa · osvUS
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.
also known as (5)
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sources
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references (30)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/JSF-outputText-tag-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ba-p/6368011#.U8ccVPlXZHUcnnvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56893cnnvd
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.htmlcnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65600cnnvd
- https://java.net/jira/browse/JAVASERVERFACES-3150cnnvd
- https://java.net/jira/browse/JAVASERVERFACES_SPEC_PUBLIC-1258cnnvd
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/JSF-outputText-tag-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ba-p/6368011#.U8ccVPlXZHUenisa_euvd
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0675.htmlenisa_euvd
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