CVE-2005-3103: XSS

Published Sep 28, 2005
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type before 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) title, (2) category, (3) body, (4) extended body, and (5) excerpt form fields in new blog entries.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Six Apart Movable Type=3.16

Event History

Sep 28, 2005
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-2005-3103?

The severity of CVE-2005-3103 is classified as medium due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3103?

To fix CVE-2005-3103, upgrade Movable Type to version 3.2 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3103?

CVE-2005-3103 affects Movable Type versions prior to 3.2, specifically version 3.16.

4

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2005-3103?

Exploiting CVE-2005-3103 can allow attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, leading to unauthorized actions in the user's context.

5

Is CVE-2005-3103 still a risk in modern applications?

CVE-2005-3103 is considered a risk in applications that have not been updated to a secure version of Movable Type, particularly older deployments.

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