CVE-2004-2656

Name: CVE-2004-2656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2656 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Slashdot Like Automated Storytelling Homepage (Slash) (aka Slashcode) before R_2_5_0_41 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the topic parameter in search.pl and (2) the filter parameter in submit.pl.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Slashdot Like Automated Storytelling Homepage (Slash) (aka Slashcode) before R_2_5_0_41 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the topic parameter in search.pl and (2) the filter parameter in submit.pl.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open Source Development Network	Slashcode	<= r_2_5_0_41
Open Source Development Network	Slashcode	2.2.5

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-12/0170.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13491Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/21874Exploit, Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/21875Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11993Patch
http://www.slashcode.com/slash/04/12/20/1946225.shtml?tid=11&tid=5&tid=4Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18508
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-12/0170.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13491Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/21874Exploit, Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/21875Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11993Patch
http://www.slashcode.com/slash/04/12/20/1946225.shtml?tid=11&tid=5&tid=4Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18508

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2656?

How severe is CVE-2004-2656?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2656?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST