CVE-2013-1942: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in actionscript/Jplayer.as in the Flash SWF component (jpl

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CVE-2013-1942 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting jplayer, owncloud, owncloud server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in actionscript/Jplayer.as in the Flash SWF component (jplayer.swf) in jPlayer before 2.2.20, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.4 and other products, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) jQuery or (2) id parameters, as demonstrated using document.write in the jQuery parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2022 and CVE-2013-2023.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2013-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: happyworm · owncloud

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-15 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

happyworm jplayer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.19 · 0.2.1 beta · 0.2.2 beta · 0.2.3 beta · 0.2.4 beta · 0.2.5 beta · 1.0.0 · 1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jplayer || rpm -q jplayer || jplayer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jplayer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jplayer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

owncloud owncloud UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.3

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owncloud || rpm -q owncloud || owncloud --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade owncloud

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade owncloud

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

owncloud owncloud server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0 · 3.0.1 · 3.0.2 · 3.0.3 · 4.0.0 · 4.0.1 · 4.0.2 · 4.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owncloud-server || rpm -q owncloud-server || owncloud-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison owncloud-server sudo apt install owncloud-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold owncloud-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list owncloud-server sudo dnf downgrade owncloud-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add owncloud-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: jPlayer - 'Jplayer.swf' Script Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1942?

jplayer: upgrade to newer than 2.2.19; owncloud: upgrade to newer than 5.0.3; owncloud server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1942 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1942 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-1942 affect?

CVE-2013-1942 affects jplayer, owncloud, owncloud server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in actionscript/Jplayer.as in the Flash SWF component (jplayer.swf) in jPlayer before 2.2.20, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.4 and other products, allow remote attackers to inject a

How urgent is CVE-2013-1942?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

ownCloud vulnerabilities · jQuery vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-2023 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in actionscript/Jplayer.as in the Flash SWF component (jplayer.swf) i
CVE-2013-2022 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in actionscript/Jplayer.as in the Flash SWF component (jpl

References

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