CVE-2005-0514: XSS
Published Feb 22, 2005
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Verity Ultraseek before 5.3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via search parameters.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Verity Verity Ultraseek=5.3.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 22, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 23, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0514?
CVE-2005-0514 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0514?
To fix CVE-2005-0514, upgrade to Verity Ultraseek version 5.3.3 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.
3
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2005-0514?
Exploiting CVE-2005-0514 can allow attackers to inject malicious HTML and scripts, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.
4
Which versions of Verity Ultraseek are affected by CVE-2005-0514?
CVE-2005-0514 affects Verity Ultraseek versions prior to 5.3.3.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0514 if I cannot update?
A possible workaround for CVE-2005-0514 is to sanitize input parameters and implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution.