Vulnerability Description
viewcvs in ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to set the Content-Type header to arbitrary values via the content-type parameter, which can be leveraged for cross-site scripting (XSS) and other attacks, as demonstrated using (1) "text/html", or (2) "image/jpeg" with an image that is rendered as HTML by Internet Explorer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1062. NOTE: it was later reported that 0.9.4 is also affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Viewcvs | Viewcvs | 0.9.2 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-January/030514.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461382/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12112Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017704
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-January/030514.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461382/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12112Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017704
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4831?
CVE-2005-4831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). viewcvs in ViewCVS 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to set the Content-Type header to arbitrary values via the content-type parameter, which can be leveraged for cross-site scripting (XSS) and other atta...
How severe is CVE-2005-4831?
CVE-2005-4831 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-2005-4831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Viewcvs Viewcvs.