CVE-2004-1202 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 15 Dec 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter in phpCMS when non-stealth and debug modes are enabled.

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-2004-1202?

CVE-2004-1202 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 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 parser.php in phpCMS 1.2.1 and earlier, with non-stealth and debug modes enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1202?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpcms Phpcms.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1202?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1202 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-2004-1202 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1202 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m4wf-cgh7-9gv4.