CVE-2005-2769: XSS
First published: Fri Sep 02 2005(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SqWebMail 5.0.4 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an HTML e-mail containing tags with strings that contain ">" or other special characters, which is not properly sanitized by SqWebMail.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Inter7 Vpopmail (vchkpw) | =5.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-39/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14676
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16600/
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-201-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17156
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112534112715638&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22043
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2005/Aug/975
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2769?
CVE-2005-2769 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2005-2769?
To fix CVE-2005-2769, upgrade to the latest version of SqWebMail that has addressed this vulnerability.
What versions of SqWebMail are affected by CVE-2005-2769?
CVE-2005-2769 affects SqWebMail version 5.0.4 and possibly earlier versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2769 enable?
CVE-2005-2769 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Can I test for CVE-2005-2769 in my SqWebMail installation?
Yes, you can test for CVE-2005-2769 by sending an HTML email with unsanitized special characters to check for script execution.
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- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
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- agent/description
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- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
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- vendor/inter7
- canonical/inter7 vpopmail (vchkpw)
- version/inter7 vpopmail (vchkpw)/5.0.4