CVE-2005-1778: XSS
Published May 31, 2005
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in readpmsg.php in PostNuke 0.750 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke=0.750
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 31, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-1778?
CVE-2005-1778 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1778?
To fix CVE-2005-1778, users should upgrade to a newer version of PostNuke that has patched the vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2005-1778?
CVE-2005-1778 specifically affects PostNuke version 0.750.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1778 enable?
CVE-2005-1778 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
5
What specific file is vulnerable in CVE-2005-1778?
The vulnerable file in CVE-2005-1778 is readpmsg.php.