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CVE-2004-2308: XSS

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cPanel 9.1.0 and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dir parameter in dohtaccess.html.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
cPanel=5.0
cPanel=5.3
cPanel=6.0
cPanel=6.2
cPanel=6.4
cPanel=6.4.1
cPanel=6.4.2
cPanel=6.4.2_stable_48
cPanel=7.0
cPanel=8.0
cPanel=9.0
cPanel=9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-2308?

    CVE-2004-2308 is considered to be of medium severity due to its impact on web application security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-2308?

    To fix CVE-2004-2308, upgrade cPanel to version 9.1.1 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2004-2308?

    CVE-2004-2308 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

  • Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2004-2308?

    CVE-2004-2308 affects cPanel versions 5.0 through 9.1.0.

  • Is my cPanel installation vulnerable if I use versions earlier than 9.1.1?

    Yes, if you are using cPanel versions earlier than 9.1.1, your installation is vulnerable to CVE-2004-2308.

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