CVE-2005-4482 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 22 Dec 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ret_page parameter in login.asp, 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-2005-4482?

CVE-2005-4482 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 login.asp in PortalApp 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ret_page parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iatek Portalapp.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4482 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-2005-4482 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4482 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2cf9-pjvx-rp3q.