CVE-2005-1016 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 8 Apr 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a malicious banner URL in MaxWebPortal, requiring user interaction to execute.

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-2005-1016?

CVE-2005-1016 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 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 links_add_form.asp for MaxWebPortal 1.33 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Javascript URL in a banner URL.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1016?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Maxwebportal Maxwebportal.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1016 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-2005-1016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mxh-x86p-x82h.