CVE-2005-1955 in singapore
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in singapore 0.9.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the gallery parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1955 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw affecting the singapore 0.9.11 web application. This issue manifests in the index.php script where the gallery parameter fails to properly sanitize user input, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability operates under the broader category of CWE-79 which defines improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically targeting the injection of malicious content into web applications. This weakness falls squarely within the ATT&CK framework under the technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter, as it enables attackers to execute malicious scripts against unsuspecting users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the singapore application processes the gallery parameter without adequate input validation or output encoding. When a user submits a gallery parameter containing malicious script code, the application fails to strip or encode the potentially harmful content before rendering it in the web page. This allows an attacker to craft a malicious URL that, when visited by another user, executes the injected script in the victim's browser context. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it requires no authentication or privileged access, making it a server-side vulnerability that can be exploited by any remote attacker.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable more sophisticated attacks such as session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. An attacker could inject scripts that steal cookies, capture keystrokes, or modify the page content to deceive users into providing sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all users of the singapore 0.9.11 application who encounter the malicious gallery parameter, potentially compromising multiple user sessions and creating a persistent threat vector. The low complexity of exploitation combined with the high potential for damage makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for web applications handling user-generated content or media galleries.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-1955 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The primary defense involves sanitizing all user-provided input through proper encoding before rendering it in web pages, specifically employing HTML entity encoding for the gallery parameter. Organizations should implement a whitelist approach for valid gallery parameter values or utilize established libraries for input sanitization that prevent script injection. Additionally, the application should implement proper content security policies to prevent execution of unauthorized scripts, and developers should follow secure coding practices that include input validation at multiple layers of the application stack. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of input validation and output encoding as fundamental security controls that align with industry standards including OWASP Top 10 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be implemented to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the application's codebase, ensuring that all user-supplied parameters are properly validated and sanitized before processing or display.