CVE-2005-2397: XSS

Published Jul 27, 2005
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in guestbook.php in phpBook 1.46 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the admin parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU Phpbook=1.46

Event History

Jul 27, 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-2005-2397?

CVE-2005-2397 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2397?

To mitigate CVE-2005-2397, ensure that input validation and output encoding are implemented properly in the phpBook guestbook.php script.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-2397?

CVE-2005-2397 affects phpBook version 1.46.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2397?

CVE-2005-2397 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-2397?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2005-2397 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

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