CVE-2004-0271

MaxWebPortal - Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2004-0271. PoCs published by Manuel Lopez.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an XSS vulnerability in MaxWebPortal versions prior to 1.32. The PoC uses a malicious JavaScript payload in a select option to steal cookies when the user interacts with the dropdown.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities (XSS) in MaxWebPortal allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script as other users via (1) the sub_name parameter of dl_showall.asp, (2) the SendTo parameter in Personal Messages, (3) the HTTP_REFERER for down.asp, or (4) the image name of an Avatar in the register form.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Manuel Lopez · textwebappsasp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23677

This exploit demonstrates an XSS vulnerability in MaxWebPortal versions prior to 1.32. The PoC uses a malicious JavaScript payload in a select option to steal cookies when the user interacts with the dropdown.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MaxWebPortal < 1.32
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must interact with the malicious dropdown
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Manuel Lopez · textwebappsasp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23676

The provided text describes multiple vulnerabilities in MaxWebPortal versions prior to 1.32, including XSS, HTML injection, and SQL injection. It includes a snippet of code demonstrating an XSS vulnerability via the HTTP_REFERER server variable.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: MaxWebPortal < 1.32
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable MaxWebPortal instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107643014606515&w=2
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9625
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15122
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15120

Scores

EPSS 0.0211
EPSS Percentile 79.4%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
maxwebportal/maxwebportal 1.30
maxwebportal/maxwebportal 1.31
Published Nov 23, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026