CVE-2005-4256 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the forum_title parameter in XM Forum.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4256?
CVE-2005-4256 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2005. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forum.asp in ASP-DEV XM Forum RC3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the forum_title parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this issue is unknown; the details are obtained solely from the BID. In addition, its accuracy is in question because "forum_title" does not appear to be specified in the source code for XM Forum RC3. It is possible, but not certain, that this is CVE-2004-2211.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asp-Dev Xm Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4256 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-2005-4256 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4256 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gp48-r6vg-ff9x.