CVE-2005-3665 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via HTTP_HOST or library scripts, potentially compromising user sessions in phpMyAdmin.
- 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-2005-3665?
CVE-2005-3665 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 8 Dec 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 2.7.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) HTTP_HOST variable and (2) various scripts in the libraries directory that handle header generation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3665?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3665?
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-2005-3665 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3665 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as CVE-2005-4070, DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3665, GHSA-g53j-j47f-88h7.