CVE-2004-0271 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script in MaxWebPortal via multiple XSS vectors, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0271?
CVE-2004-0271 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2004. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities (XSS) in MaxWebPortal allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script as other users via (1) the sub_name parameter of dl_showall.asp, (2) the SendTo parameter in Personal Messages, (3) the HTTP_REFERER for down.asp, or (4) the image name of an Avatar in the register form.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Maxwebportal Maxwebportal.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0271 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-2004-0271 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0271 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gm78-rpv9-p8x5.