Jerod Moemeka Xedus 1.0 username/param cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Jerod Moemeka Xedus 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument username/param results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2004-1645. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Jerod Moemeka Xedus 1.0. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument username/param with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xedus 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username parameter to test.x, (2) username parameter to TestServer.x, or (3) param parameter to testgetrequest.x.

The weakness was released 08/30/2004 by James Bercegay with Gulftech (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-1645 since 02/21/2005. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14647 (Xedus Webserver Multiple XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Peer-To-Peer File Sharing and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17166), Exploit-DB (24417), Tenable (14647), SecurityFocus (BID 11071†) and Secunia (SA12418†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-22175 and VDB-22177. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 14647
Nessus Name: Xedus Webserver Multiple XSS
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OpenVAS ID: 14647
OpenVAS Name: Xedus XSS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: James Bercegay
Organization: Gulftech
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1645 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1645
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22176
X-Force: 17166
SecurityFocus: 11071 - Xedus Web Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 12418
Vulnerability Center: 5331 - XSS in Xedus 1.0 Allows Code Execution, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:18
Updated: 10/11/2025 06:08
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:18 (70), 05/24/2019 16:52 (3), 10/11/2025 06:08 (27)
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