CVE-2005-4454 describes a validate-before-filter vulnerability in cleanhtml.pl 1.129 in LiveJournal CVS before December 7, 2005, specifically when the cleancss option is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting a backslash into a "javascript" scheme within a style property, bypassing initial filtering before rendering. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity and partial impact on integrity, but no impact on confidentiality or availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-26917) exists, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:livejournal:livejournal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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