Vulnerability Description
BookReview beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the path of the web server via certain parameters to search.htm, possibly due to a search[string] parameter with a missing value or an incorrect submit[type] value, which reveals the path in the resulting error message. NOTE: it is not clear whether BookReview is available to the public. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W.M.R. Simpson | Bookreview | beta_1.0 |
References
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2005/05/bookreview-10-multiple-variable-xss.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/1014058
- http://www.osvdb.org/16880
- http://www.osvdb.org/16881ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2005/05/bookreview-10-multiple-variable-xss.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/1014058
- http://www.osvdb.org/16880
- http://www.osvdb.org/16881ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1783?
CVE-2005-1783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). BookReview beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the path of the web server via certain parameters to search.htm, possibly due to a search[string] parameter with a missing value or an incorrect s...
How severe is CVE-2005-1783?
CVE-2005-1783 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: W.M.R. Simpson Bookreview.