CVE-2005-4489

Scoop < 1.1_rc1 - Cross-Site Scripting via Type and Count Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2005-4489. PoCs published by r0t3d3Vil.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Scoop 1.1 RC1, detailing how unsanitized user input in URL parameters can lead to arbitrary script execution in a user's browser context.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Scoop 1.1 RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) type and (2) count parameters, and (3) the query string in a story.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by r0t3d3Vil · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26938

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Scoop 1.1 RC1, detailing how unsanitized user input in URL parameters can lead to arbitrary script execution in a user's browser context.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Scoop 1.1 RC1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Scoop installation · Ability to craft malicious URLs
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by r0t3d3Vil · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26939

The provided text describes multiple XSS vulnerabilities in Scoop 1.1 RC1 due to improper input sanitization. It includes example URLs demonstrating potential attack vectors but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Scoop 1.1 RC1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Scoop instance · Ability to craft malicious URLs
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/21945
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16014
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/21944
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2005/12/scoop-xss-vuln.html
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3041
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/18182

Scores

EPSS 0.0196
EPSS Percentile 77.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
scoop/scoop < 1.1_rc1
Published Dec 22, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026