CVE-2005-2689: XSS

Published Aug 24, 2005
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PostNuke 0.760-RC4b allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the moderate parameter to the Comments module or (2) htmltext parameter to html/user.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke=0.76_rc4b

Event History

Aug 24, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2689?

CVE-2005-2689 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2689?

To fix CVE-2005-2689, you should upgrade to a newer version of PostNuke that addresses this cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

What are the main vulnerabilities in CVE-2005-2689?

CVE-2005-2689 includes multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the Comments module and html/user.php file.

4

Which versions of PostNuke are affected by CVE-2005-2689?

CVE-2005-2689 affects PostNuke version 0.76_RC4b.

5

Can CVE-2005-2689 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-2689 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

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