CVE-2013-7454
CVE-2013-7454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nodejs Node.js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Nodejs Node.js
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The validator module before 1.1.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) filter via nested forbidden strings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-7454?
- The validator module before 1.1.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) filter via nested forbidden strings.
- How severe is CVE-2013-7454?
- CVE-2013-7454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2013-7454 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-7454?
- CVE-2013-7454 affects Nodejs Node.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-7454?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-7454 published?
- CVE-2013-7454 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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