CVE-2004-2402 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a hex-encoded to parameter in YaBB.pl, 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-2004-2402?
CVE-2004-2402 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 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 YaBB.pl in YaBB 1 GOLD SP 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a hex-encoded to parameter. NOTE: some sources say that the board parameter is affected, but this is incorrect.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2402?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yabb Yabb.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2402?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2402 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-2004-2402 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2402 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gf92-54hq-393h.