CVE-2005-3388 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted URLs exploiting the phpinfo function, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2005-3388?
CVE-2005-3388 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Php Php, published on 1 Nov 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 the phpinfo function in PHP 4.x up to 4.4.0 and 5.x up to 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL with a "stacked array assignment."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3388?
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-2005-3388 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3388 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xwg-9gx4-w8wf.