How severe is CVE-2004-2656?

CVE-2004-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2656?

CVE-2004-2656 primarily affects Open Source Development Network Slashcode. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2656?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2656 published?

CVE-2004-2656 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2656

CVE-2004-2656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Source Development Network Slashcode with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Open Source Development Network Slashcode
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2656?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2004-2656?: CVE-2004-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2656?: CVE-2004-2656 primarily affects Open Source Development Network Slashcode. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2656 published?: CVE-2004-2656 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:open_source_development_network:slashcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_source_development_network:slashcode:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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