CVE-2005-0462 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 17 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary HTML and scripts via the f parameter in MercuryBoard, 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-2005-0462?

CVE-2005-0462 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 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 MercuryBoard 1.0.x and 1.1.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the f parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mercuryboard Mercuryboard.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0462 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-2005-0462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qg9-x23p-hpwx.