Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Polopoly 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified search parameters. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, stating that the "XSS flaw was only part of the custom implementation of the [polopoly] site". As of 20061003, CVE has no further information on this issue, except that the original researcher has a history of testing live sites and assuming that discoveries indicate vulnerabilities in the associated package
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Polopoly | Polopoly | <= 9.0 |
References
- http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001056.html
- http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2005/12/polopoly-xss-vuln.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/21878
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16007
- http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001056.html
- http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2005/12/polopoly-xss-vuln.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/21878
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16007
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4481?
CVE-2005-4481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Polopoly 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified search parameters. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this ...
How severe is CVE-2005-4481?
CVE-2005-4481 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Polopoly Polopoly.