CVE-2005-1778 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter in readpmsg.php, affecting PostNuke users.
- 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-2005-1778?
CVE-2005-1778 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 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 readpmsg.php in PostNuke 0.750 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1778?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1778 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-2005-1778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8wh-c634-h6mv.