CVE-2005-2453

NetworkActiv Web Server - Cross-Site Scripting via Query String

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-2453. PoCs published by Secunia Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetworkActiv Web Server by injecting arbitrary script code via unsanitized user input in the URL query string. The provided URL example shows how an attacker can execute malicious JavaScript in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetworkActiv Web Server 1.0, 2.0.0.6, 3.0.1.1, and 3.5.13, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Secunia Research · textremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26071

The exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetworkActiv Web Server by injecting arbitrary script code via unsanitized user input in the URL query string. The provided URL example shows how an attacker can execute malicious JavaScript in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: NetworkActiv Web Server
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable NetworkActiv Web Server instance · Victim interaction (e.g., clicking a malicious link)
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/16301
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014624
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21696
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14473
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-31/advisory/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/18525

Scores

EPSS 0.0197
EPSS Percentile 77.8%

Details

Status published
Products (4)
networkactiv/networkactiv_web_server 1.0
networkactiv/networkactiv_web_server 2.0.0.6
networkactiv/networkactiv_web_server 3.0.1.1
networkactiv/networkactiv_web_server 3.5.13
Published Aug 04, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026