CVE-2005-1638: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1638: The _writeAttrs function in SafeHTML before 1.3.2 does not properly handle quotes in attribute values, whic...

The _writeAttrs function in SafeHTML before 1.3.2 does not properly handle quotes in attribute values, which could allow remote attackers to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in applications that rely on SafeHTML for protection.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 22:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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SafeHTML was intended to protect applications from unsafe HTML. Before version 1.3.2, it mishandled quotes inside HTML attribute values, potentially letting attacker-supplied content become cross-site scripting in applications that trusted SafeHTML for sanitization. Exposure is likely limited to applications that used SafeHTML before 1.3.2 to sanitize user-controlled or externally supplied HTML before rendering it in browsers. Treat as targeted technical debt unless SafeHTML protects public user-generated content. If present on internet-facing forms, comments, profiles, or CMS workflows, prioritize remediation because XSS can affect customers and administrative users. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications using SafeHTML and identify versions below 1.3.2.; Upgrade SafeHTML to 1.3.2 or later where present.; Check original vendor or package guidance for replacement recommendations..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 20:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 17, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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