CVE-2004-2509 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Cat parameter in Infopop UBB.Threads, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2004-2509?
CVE-2004-2509 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 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) vulnerabilities in (1) calendar.php, (2) login.php, and (3) online.php in Infopop UBB.Threads 6.2.3 and 6.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Cat parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2509?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ubbcentral Ubb.threads.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2509?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2509 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-2004-2509 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2509 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4j28-rvvh-wc2q.