CVE-2005-2869 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 8 Sep 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via username or error parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

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: Available

What is CVE-2005-2869?

CVE-2005-2869 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 8 Sep 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin before 2.6.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Username to libraries/auth/cookie.auth.lib.php or (2) the error parameter to error.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2869?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2005-2869 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2869 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2869, GHSA-f47h-66wf-9744.