CVE-2005-2542 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via attachments in Invision Power Board, 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-2005-2542?
CVE-2005-2542 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 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
Invision Power Board (IPB) 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an attachment, which is automatically downloaded and processed as HTML.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Invision Power Services Invision Board.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2542 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-2005-2542 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2542 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vxg4-2jfh-pwxv.