How severe is CVE-2011-4969?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2011-4969 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2011-4969?

CVE-2011-4969 affects the following packages: jquery (Debian:10). Ecosystems affected: Debian:10.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4969?

Update jquery to 1.6.4-1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2011-4969 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2011-4969 in my Debian:10 dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for jquery, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2011-4969 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2011-4969 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2011-4969, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2011-4969?

CVE-2011-4969 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 19.2%, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4969?

CVE-2011-4969 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2011-4969 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2011-4969 was published on March 8, 2013 and was last updated on June 4, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

Withdrawn — this advisory has been retracted

📦 Debian:10

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2011-4969 — jquery

Fix: jquery/jquery@db9e023

CVE-2011-4969 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jquery. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for jquery — see the affected versions and patch details below.

jQuery vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Also known asGHSA-579v-mp3v-rrw5

Published

Mar 8, 2013

Updated

Jun 4, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 6, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

19.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs97th percentile — riskier than 97% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

How broadly this vulnerability is actually deployed: weekly install volume shows current usage, and reverse-dependency count shows how many other packages break if it stays unpatched.

22Kother npm packages depend on this — each one inherits the vulnerability until it's patched upstream

jqueryDebian:10

18.0Mdownloads / week

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.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦Debian:10	`jquery`	all versions	1.6.4-1

Affected Products

1 product · 3 configurations

Application

jqueryjquery

≤ 1.6.2

2 versions

1.61.6.1

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jQuery before 1.6.3, when us…

github.comNVDApr 2019

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for jquery, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update jquery to 1.6.4-1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2011-4969 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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