CVE-2005-2175 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can steal cookies via automatic HTML processing in Lotus Notes web interface attachments, requiring user interaction to view the email.
- 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-2005-2175?
CVE-2005-2175 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 9 Jul 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
The web interface for Lotus Notes mail automatically processes HTML in an attachment without prompting the user to save or open it, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct web-based attacks and steal cookies.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2175?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2175 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-2005-2175 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2175 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wmgw-6chp-hvwh.