CVE-2004-2242 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary HTML or scripts via the subject parameter in Phorum's search function, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2004-2242?
CVE-2004-2242 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phorum Phorum, published on 17 Jul 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 search.php in Phorum, possibly 5.0.7 beta and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the subject parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phorum Phorum.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2242 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-2004-2242 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2242 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phorum Phorum
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3fx-p8p6-x87r.