CVE-2005-4455 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 21 Dec 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject scripting languages via XSL namespace in XML, potentially executing malicious scripts in user browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-4455?

CVE-2005-4455 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

cleanhtml.pl 1.129 in LiveJournal CVS before Dec 13 2005 allows remote attackers to inject scripting languages via the XSL namespace in XML, via vectors such as customview.cgi.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4455?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Livejournal Livejournal.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4455?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4455 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-2005-4455 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4455 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g34c-fgmm-m32p.