How severe is CVE-2013-6430?

CVE-2013-6430 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-6430 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6430?

CVE-2013-6430 affects Pivotal Software Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6430?

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

When was CVE-2013-6430 published?

CVE-2013-6430 was published on 2020-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6430

CVE-2013-6430 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Spring Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pivotal Software Spring Framework
Published: 2020-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6430?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2013-6430?: CVE-2013-6430 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-6430 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6430?: CVE-2013-6430 affects Pivotal Software Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6430?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6430 published?: CVE-2013-6430 was published on 2020-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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