CVE-2005-3496 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter in PHP Handicapper, 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-3496?
CVE-2005-3496 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 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 PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter to msg.php. NOTE: some sources identify a second vector in the login parameter to process_signup.php, but the original source says that it is for CRLF injection (CVE-2005-4712). Also note: the vendor has disputed CVE-2005-3497, and it is possible that the dispute was intended to include this issue as well. If so, followup investigation strongly suggests that the original report is correct.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3496?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Handicapper Php Handicapper.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3496?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3496 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-2005-3496 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3496 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fc3c-3w7h-jhhv.