CVE-2005-4193 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PHP_SELF variable in UseBB, 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-2005-4193?
CVE-2005-4193 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in UseBB before 0.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4193?
How do I fix CVE-2005-4193?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4193 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-2005-4193 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4193 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f38c-74h5-hh3j.