Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nikto 1.35 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response header, which is directly injected into an HTML report.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nikto | Nikto | <= 1.35 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112561344400914&w=2
- http://seclists.org/lists/vulnwatch/2005/Jul-Sep/0032.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/010905-multiple_webscanner_script_injection.pdfExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14717
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112561344400914&w=2
- http://seclists.org/lists/vulnwatch/2005/Jul-Sep/0032.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/010905-multiple_webscanner_script_injection.pdfExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14717
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2860?
CVE-2005-2860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nikto 1.35 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Server field in an HTTP response header, which is directly inj...
How severe is CVE-2005-2860?
CVE-2005-2860 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-2005-2860?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nikto Nikto.