CVE-2005-1638

Description

The _writeAttrs function in SafeHTML before 1.3.2 does not properly handle quotes in attribute values, which could allow remote attackers to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in applications that rely on SafeHTML for protection.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.38%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/16612	vdb entry
http://pixel-apes.com/safehtml/feed	patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/15371	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1638?: CVE-2005-1638 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1638?: To fix CVE-2005-1638, 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-2005-1638 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-1638 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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