CVE-2005-3971: XSS

Published Dec 3, 2005
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login form in Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.0 through 2.2 and NFuse Elite 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username field.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager=2.0
Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager=2.2
Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager=2.1
Citrix Nfuse=1.0

Event History

Dec 3, 2005
CVE Published
07:03 PM
Dec 4, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3971?

CVE-2005-3971 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3971?

To mitigate CVE-2005-3971, upgrade to a patched version of Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager or NFuse that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2005-3971 have on affected software?

CVE-2005-3971 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to session hijacking or information theft.

4

Which versions of Citrix software are affected by CVE-2005-3971?

CVE-2005-3971 affects Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager versions 2.0 to 2.2 and Citrix NFuse Elite version 1.0.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-3971?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2005-3971; updating to fixed software versions is recommended for security.

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