CVE-2005-4574

CommonSpot Content Server <= 4.5 - Cross-Site Scripting via loader.cfm bNewWindow Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-4574. PoCs published by r0t3d3Vil.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PaperThin CommonSpot Content Server by injecting arbitrary script code via the 'errmsg' parameter in a URL. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization, allowing execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in loader.cfm in PaperThin CommonSpot Content Server 4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bNewWindow parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by r0t3d3Vil · textwebappscfm
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26986

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PaperThin CommonSpot Content Server by injecting arbitrary script code via the 'errmsg' parameter in a URL. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization, allowing execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PaperThin CommonSpot Content Server
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target application's URL
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16071
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/18257
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/21931
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23864

Scores

EPSS 0.0174
EPSS Percentile 74.7%

Details

Status published
Products (5)
paperthin/commonspot_content_server 2.5
paperthin/commonspot_content_server 3.0
paperthin/commonspot_content_server 3.2
paperthin/commonspot_content_server 4.0
paperthin/commonspot_content_server < 4.5
Published Dec 29, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026