How severe is CVE-2011-4969?

CVE-2011-4969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4969?

CVE-2011-4969 primarily affects Jquery. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4969?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-4969 published?

CVE-2011-4969 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4969

CVE-2011-4969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jquery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jquery
Published: 2013-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

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?: CVE-2011-4969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4969?: CVE-2011-4969 primarily affects Jquery. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4969 published?: CVE-2011-4969 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:jquery:jquery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jquery:jquery:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jquery:jquery:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

79.137.34.248 (ipv4-addr)