CVE-2005-0477 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via crafted signature files or message posts, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0477?
CVE-2005-0477 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SML code for Invision Power Board 1.3.1 FINAL allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via (1) a signature file or (2) a message post containing an IMG tag within a COLOR tag whose style is set to background:url.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0477?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Invision Power Services Invision Power Board.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0477?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0477 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-2005-0477 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0477 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3pv-p2fh-pqhr.