CVE-2004-1499 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script via the Subject field in the compose message form, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2004-1499?
CVE-2004-1499 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the compose message form in HELM 3.1.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the Subject field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webhost Automation Helm Control Panel.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1499 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-2004-1499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1499 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6v32-j2xw-99rc.