CVE-2004-0251 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in other users' browsers via a cross-site scripting flaw in the rxgoogle.cgi query parameter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0251?
CVE-2004-0251 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rxgoogle.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the query parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rxgoogle.cgi Rxgoogle.cgi.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2004-0251 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0251 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jjpg-phm3-xf38.