CVE-2005-4877: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login form (login.jsp) of the admin console in Openfire (formerly Wildfire) 2.3.0 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events in the username parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4876.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ignite Realtime Openfire=2.3.0-beta_2

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4877?

CVE-2005-4877 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4877?

To fix CVE-2005-4877, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Openfire that addresses this cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2005-4877 have on users?

CVE-2005-4877 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising user credentials and session integrity.

4

Which versions of Openfire are affected by CVE-2005-4877?

CVE-2005-4877 specifically affects Openfire version 2.3.0 Beta 2.

5

Is CVE-2005-4877 related to other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2005-4877 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4876, both of which relate to the security of the Openfire admin console.

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