Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHPFreeNews 1.40 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) NewsMode parameter to NewsCategoryForm.php, or the (2) Match or (3) NewsMode parameter to SearchResults.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpfreenews | Phpfreenews | 1.40 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112439254700016&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16490/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014726
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14590Exploit
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112439254700016&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16490/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014726
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14590Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2638?
CVE-2005-2638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHPFreeNews 1.40 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) NewsMode parameter to NewsCategoryForm.php...
How severe is CVE-2005-2638?
CVE-2005-2638 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpfreenews Phpfreenews.