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CVE-2005-3496

4.3 · MEDIUM

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter to msg.php.

Published Nov 4, 2005php_handicapperCWE-79EPSS 1.97%

Overview

CVE-2005-3496 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php_handicapper php_handicapper. It was published on November 4, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Handicapper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter to msg.php. NOTE: some sources identify a second vector in the login parameter to process_signup.php, but the original source says that it is for CRLF injection (CVE-2005-4712). Also note: the vendor has disputed CVE-2005-3497, and it is possible that the dispute was intended to include this issue as well. If so, followup investigation strongly suggests that the original report is correct.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php_handicapper. Update php_handicapper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/17412Refwww.osvdb.org/20479Refwww.osvdb.org/20480Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/15294Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2292Refwww.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=8360Refsecunia.com/advisories/17412Refwww.osvdb.org/20479Refwww.osvdb.org/20480Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/15294

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3496?

CVE-2005-3496 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php_handicapper php_handicapper. It was published on November 4, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-3496?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3496?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php_handicapper. Update php_handicapper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-3496?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3496 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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