CVE-2004-2103: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2004

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Novell NetWare Enterprise Web Server 5.1 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to process arbitrary script or HTML as other users via (1) a malformed request for a Perl program with script in the filename, (2) the User.id parameter to the webacc servlet, (3) the GWAP.version parameter to webacc, or (4) a URL request for a .bas file with script in the filename.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Novell NetWare FTP Server=5.1

Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2004

CVE Published

05:00 AM

May 27, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2103?

CVE-2004-2103 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2103?

To fix CVE-2004-2103, ensure that you apply security patches provided by Novell for NetWare 5.1 and 6.0.

Which versions of Novell NetWare are affected by CVE-2004-2103?

CVE-2004-2103 affects Novell NetWare versions 5.1 and 6.0.

What causes CVE-2004-2103 vulnerability?

CVE-2004-2103 is caused by improper handling of user input in the web server, allowing execution of arbitrary scripts.

Can CVE-2004-2103 allow remote attackers to compromise user accounts?

Yes, CVE-2004-2103 can allow remote attackers to execute malicious scripts as other users, potentially compromising their accounts.