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.

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.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1996?

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

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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CVE-2004-1996

medium

4.3

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 79

5/5/2004

10/5/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-1996: XSS

First published: Wed May 05 2004(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Simple Machine Forum	=1.0_beta4.1
Simple Machine Forum	=1.0_beta4p
Simple Machine Forum	=1.0_beta5p
Simple Machines Forum	=1.0_beta4.1
Simple Machines Forum	=1.0_beta4p
Simple Machines Forum	=1.0_beta5p

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Frequently Asked Questions

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