CVE-2013-6430

Name: CVE-2013-6430
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-10T14:15:10.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 3.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6430 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The JavaScriptUtils.javaScriptEscape method in web/util/JavaScriptUtils.java in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.2 does not properly escape certain characters, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a (1) line separator or (2) paragraph separator Unicode character or (3) left or (4) right angle bracket.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JavaScriptUtils.javaScriptEscape method in web/util/JavaScriptUtils.java in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.2 does not properly escape certain characters, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a (1) line separator or (2) paragraph separator Unicode character or (3) left or (4) right angle bracket.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.20%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pivotal Software	Spring Framework	>= 3.0.0, < 3.2.2

References

http://www.gopivotal.com/security/cve-2013-6430Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/7a7df6637478607bef0277bf52a4e0a03e20a248Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.springsource.org/browse/SPR-9983Third Party Advisory
http://www.gopivotal.com/security/cve-2013-6430Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/7a7df6637478607bef0277bf52a4e0a03e20a248Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.springsource.org/browse/SPR-9983Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6430?

How severe is CVE-2013-6430?

CVE-2013-6430 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6430?

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