How severe is CVE-2013-5855?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2013-5855 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2013-5855?

CVE-2013-5855 affects the following packages: org.glassfish:javax.faces (Maven), org.glassfish:javax.faces (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5855?

Update org.glassfish:javax.faces to 2.2.6 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-5855 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2013-5855 in my Maven dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate CVE-2013-5855 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-2013-5855 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2013-5855 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2013-5855?

CVE-2013-5855 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 4.7%, placing it in the 92th 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 indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5855?

CVE-2013-5855 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-2013-5855 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2013-5855 was published on July 17, 2014 and was last updated on April 10, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2013-5855 — javax.faces

CVE-2013-5855 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.glassfish:javax.faces. A fix is available for org.glassfish:javax.faces — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Mojarra

Also known asGHSA-3m3r-82gc-53mj

Published

Jul 17, 2014

Updated

Apr 10, 2026

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

2 / 2

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 1, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

4.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs92th percentile — riskier than 92% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

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

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

☕org.glassfish:javax.faces☕org.glassfish:javax.faces

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Oracle Mojarra 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.28 does not perform appropriate encoding when a (1) <h:outputText> tag or (2) EL expression is used after a scriptor style block, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via application-specific vectors.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.glassfish:javax.faces`	≥ 2.2.0&&< 2.2.6	2.2.6`org.glassfish:javax.faces:2.2.6`
☕Maven	`org.glassfish:javax.faces`	≥ 2.1.0&&< 2.1.28	2.1.28`org.glassfish:javax.faces:2.1.28`

Affected Products

1 product · 34 configurations

Application

mojarraoracle

34 versions

2.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.1.52.1.62.1.72.1.82.1.92.1.102.1.11

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.glassfish:javax.faces, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.glassfish:javax.faces to 2.2.6 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-5855 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.

Fixing This On Your OS

If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.

Red HatModerate

Product	Fixed in	Advisory
Red Hat JBoss BPMS 6.0	see advisory	RHSA-2015:0234
Red Hat JBoss BRMS 6.0	see advisory	RHSA-2015:0235
Red Hat JBoss Data Virtualization 6.0	see advisory	RHSA-2015:0765
Red Hat JBoss Data Virtualization 6.1	see advisory	RHSA-2015:0675
Red Hat JBoss Fuse Service Works 6.0	see advisory	RHSA-2015:0720
Red Hat JBoss Operations Network 3.2	see advisory	RHSA-2014:0910
Red Hat JBoss Portal 6.2	`JSF`	RHSA-2015:1009
Red Hat JBoss Web Framework Kit 2.6	`JSF`	RHSA-2014:0896

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