CVE-2004-2656

Published Dec 31, 2004 open_source_development_network

Overview

CVE-2004-2656 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting open_source_development_network slashcode. It was published on December 31, 2004.

Technical Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Slashdot Like Automated Storytelling Homepage (Slash) (aka Slashcode) before R_2_5_0_41 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the topic parameter in search.pl and (2) the filter parameter in submit.pl.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from open_source_development_network. Update slashcode 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

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
open_source_development_network	slashcode	0	Affected

References

Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-12/0170.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/13491 Ref www.osvdb.org/21874 Ref www.osvdb.org/21875 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/11993 Ref www.slashcode.com/slash/04/12/20/1946225.shtml?tid=11&tid=5&tid=4 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18508 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-12/0170.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/13491 Ref www.osvdb.org/21874

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2656?

CVE-2004-2656 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting open_source_development_network slashcode. It was published on December 31, 2004.

How severe is CVE-2004-2656?

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