CVE-2004-2072 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts on other clients via the Itemid parameter in Mambo Open Source.
- 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-2004-2072?
CVE-2004-2072 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 May 2005. 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 index.php for Mambo Open Source 4.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute script on other clients via the Itemid parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2072?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mambo Mambo Open Source.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2072?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2072 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-2004-2072 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2072 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrr4-jgcv-g6xx.