CVE-2004-2480

Public Exploit

Description

Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.3.STABLE5 allows remote attackers to bypass security controls and access arbitrary websites via "@@" sequences in a URL within Internet Explorer.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.67% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10315	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16153	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-05/0070.html	mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2480?: CVE-2004-2480 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2480?: To fix CVE-2004-2480, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2480 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2480 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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