CVE-2004-1996: XSS

Published May 5, 2004
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the size tag.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Simple Machines SMF=1.0_beta4.1
Simple Machines SMF=1.0_beta4p
Simple Machines SMF=1.0_beta5p

Event History

May 5, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1996?

CVE-2004-1996 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts via reflected XSS in the Simple Machines Forum.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1996?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1996, it is advised to upgrade to a patched version of Simple Machines Forum that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

Which versions of SMF are affected by CVE-2004-1996?

CVE-2004-1996 affects Simple Machines Forum versions 1.0_beta4.1, 1.0_beta4p, and 1.0_beta5p.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1996?

CVE-2004-1996 is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2004-1996 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1996 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

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