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CVE-2004-1827: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 15 2004(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in YaBB 1 Gold(SP1.3) and YaBB SE 1.5.1 Final allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the background:url property in (1) glow or (2) shadow tags.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simple Machines Forum=1.0_b
Yabb=1.5.1
Yabb=1_gold_-_sp_1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1827?

    CVE-2004-1827 is considered a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1827?

    To fix CVE-2004-1827, users should upgrade to the latest version of YaBB or implement input sanitization to mitigate XSS risks.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2004-1827?

    CVE-2004-1827 affects YaBB 1 Gold (SP1.3) and YaBB SE 1.5.1 Final, as well as certain versions of Simple Machines Forum.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2004-1827?

    CVE-2004-1827 is caused by improper handling of the background:url property in glow and shadow tags, allowing script injection.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2004-1827?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2004-1827 to execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of the affected YaBB or SMF users.

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