CVE-2011-4969

Name: CVE-2011-4969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-08T22:55:01.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-4969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jQuery before 1.6.3, when using location.hash to select elements, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted tag.. EPSS estimates a 19.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jQuery before 1.6.3, when using location.hash to select elements, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted tag.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.19%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jquery	Jquery	<= 1.6.2
Jquery	Jquery	1.6
Jquery	Jquery	1.6.1

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4969?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jQuery before 1.6.3, when using location.hash to select elements, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted tag.

How severe is CVE-2011-4969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4969?

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Source: NVD / NIST