CVE-2005-4255

WikkaWiki < 1.1.6.0 - Cross-Site Scripting via Hex-Encoded Phrase Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-4255. PoCs published by r0t.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WikkaWiki by injecting a script tag via the 'phrase' parameter in the TextSearch functionality. The PoC uses a simple alert dialog to confirm the vulnerability.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TextSearch in WikkaWiki 1.1.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a hex-encoded phrase parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by r0t · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26824

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WikkaWiki by injecting a script tag via the 'phrase' parameter in the TextSearch functionality. The PoC uses a simple alert dialog to confirm the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WikkaWiki (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target WikkaWiki instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/18015
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2005/12/wikkawiki-xss-vuln.html
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15860
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2887

Scores

EPSS 0.0175
EPSS Percentile 74.9%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
wikkawiki/wikkawiki < 1.1.6.0
Published Dec 15, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026