CVE-2005-3745: XSS

Published Nov 22, 2005
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Struts 1.2.7, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string, which is not properly quoted or filtered when the request handler generates an error message.

Affected Software

2 affected components
maven/org.apache.struts:struts-core<=1.2.7
Apache struts=1.2.7

Event History

Nov 22, 2005
CVE Published
11:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
May 1, 2022
Advisory Published
02:20 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3745?

CVE-2005-3745 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3745?

To fix CVE-2005-3745, upgrade to a patched version of Apache Struts that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

What versions of Apache Struts are affected by CVE-2005-3745?

CVE-2005-3745 specifically affects Apache Struts version 1.2.7 and possibly other earlier versions.

4

How does CVE-2005-3745 affect web applications?

CVE-2005-3745 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications, compromising the integrity of the application.

5

What should I do if I cannot update for CVE-2005-3745?

If you cannot update for CVE-2005-3745, consider implementing input validation and output encoding to mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting.

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