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CVE-2005-1653: Woppoware PostMaster lets attackers run scripts via email field
CVE-2005-1653 · published 21 years ago
Summary
The web page message.htm in Woppoware PostMaster 4.2.2 lets a remote user place malicious JavaScript or HTML into the email parameter. This could cause unwanted code to run in the browser of anyone who views the compromised page, potentially stealing data or changing the site’s appearance. Apply the vendor's latest security update or disable/sanitize the email input to stop the script injection.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| woppoware | postmaster |
4.2.2_build3.2.5 cpe:2.3:a:woppoware:postmaster:4.2.2_build3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in message.htm for Woppoware PostMaster 4.2.2 (build 3.2.5) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email parameter.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in message.htm for Woppoware PostMaster 4.2.2 (build 3.2.5) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email parameter.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8
Medium
Timeline
Published18 May 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-1653 · NVD
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