CVE-2005-4255 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 15 Dec 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into WikkaWiki via the TextSearch hex-encoded phrase parameter.

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-2005-4255?

CVE-2005-4255 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 TextSearch in WikkaWiki 1.1.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a hex-encoded phrase parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4255?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wikkawiki Wikkawiki.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4255 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-2005-4255 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4255 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-357r-rxw7-cg5w.