Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old XSS issue in Lycos HTMLGear guestbook. A public guestbook accepting untrusted entries could let an attacker inject script through allowed HTML attributes, affecting visitors' browsers. The bundle provides no severity, CVSS, patch status, or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still hosting or embedding legacy Lycos HTMLGear guestbook functionality on public pages. The bundle lists affected vendor and product fields as n/a, so inventory confirmation is required. Treat this as an exposure-discovery item, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize removal if the legacy guestbook is internet-facing because XSS can damage users, brand trust, and session security. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or archive guidance for any named fix or retirement recommendation.; Inventory public sites for Lycos HTMLGear guestbook pages or embeds.; Remove or replace unmaintained guestbook functionality where feasible..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- guestgear-img-xss(12235)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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