What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3943?

CVE-2013-3943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-3943?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-3943. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Dotnetnuke CVE-2013-3943

LOW

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2014-03-12 PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

XSS Dotnetnuke Dnnsoftware

3.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-79 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.21%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DotNetNuke (DNN) before 6.2.9 and 7.x before 7.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DotNetNuke (DNN) before 6.2.9 and 7.x before 7.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the Display Name field in the Manage Profile. Affected products include: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. Version information: before 6.2.9.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 3.5 LOW

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 57% exploitable

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +18

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting MEDIUM

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.10d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.10e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Advisories & patches

PATCH http://www.dnnsoftware.com/platform/manage/security-center ADVISORY http://secunia.com/advisories/53493 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/66607 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61809

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