CVE-2004-1648: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) index.asp, (2) ChangePassword.asp, (3) users_list.asp, (4)...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old cross-site scripting issue in a product named Password Protect. If a vulnerable deployment is reachable, an attacker may cause user-supplied content in the ShowMsg parameter to run in a victim's browser. Business risk depends heavily on whether this legacy ASP application is still deployed and exposed. Exposure is most likely in legacy ASP Password Protect installations that still publish the named pages. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams should verify by asset inventory and code or application discovery rather than assuming broad exposure. Prioritize as a legacy exposure check rather than an emergency, unless the application is internet-facing or protects sensitive accounts. The main decision is whether any affected Password Protect deployment still exists and whether it can be retired or isolated. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for supported fixes or retirement advice.; Identify and remove unsupported Password Protect deployments where possible.; Restrict access to affected administrative or password-management pages..

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Jun 30, 2026, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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