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CVE-2013-1687

UnknownEPSS 3.35%

Last modified

CVE-2013-1687 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The System Only Wrapper (SOW) and Chrome Object Wrapper (COW) implementations in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.7, Thunderbird before 17.0.7, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.7 do not properly restrict XBL user-defined functions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges, or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 3.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The System Only Wrapper (SOW) and Chrome Object Wrapper (COW) implementations in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.7, Thunderbird before 17.0.7, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.7 do not properly restrict XBL user-defined functions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges, or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.35%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 21.0
MozillaFirefox19.0
MozillaFirefox19.0.1
MozillaFirefox19.0.2
MozillaFirefox20.0
MozillaFirefox20.0.1
MozillaFirefox17.0
MozillaFirefox17.0.1
MozillaFirefox17.0.2
MozillaFirefox17.0.3
MozillaFirefox17.0.4
MozillaFirefox17.0.5
MozillaFirefox17.0.6
MozillaThunderbird<= 17.0.6
MozillaThunderbird17.0
MozillaThunderbird17.0.1
MozillaThunderbird17.0.2
MozillaThunderbird17.0.3
MozillaThunderbird17.0.4
MozillaThunderbird17.0.5
MozillaThunderbird Esr17.0
MozillaThunderbird Esr17.0.1
MozillaThunderbird Esr17.0.2
MozillaThunderbird Esr17.0.3
MozillaThunderbird Esr17.0.4
MozillaThunderbird Esr17.0.5
MozillaThunderbird Esr17.0.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1687?
The System Only Wrapper (SOW) and Chrome Object Wrapper (COW) implementations in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.7, Thunderbird before 17.0.7, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.7 do not properly restrict XBL user-defined functions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges, or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2013-1687?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1687 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1687?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST