CVE-2011-5176: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in search.php in Banana Dance, possibly B.1.5 and earli...

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CVE-2011-5176 is an older cross-site scripting issue in Banana Dance search.php. An attacker could place unwanted script or HTML into search parameters, potentially affecting users who view the resulting page. Public data does not confirm active exploitation, CVSS scoring, or a specific fixed version. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing Banana Dance installations using search.php, especially versions B.1.5 or earlier. Organizations not running Banana Dance are not affected based on the supplied sources. Version and deployment details must be verified locally because the CVE record uses “possibly.” Treat as a targeted web-application cleanup item, not an emergency unless Banana Dance is public-facing or handles authenticated users. Prioritize confirmation of exposure, then vendor-supported upgrade or retirement because the product and fix details are sparse. Mitigation focus: Identify whether Banana Dance is deployed and exposed to untrusted users.; Check vendor notices for the applicable fixed release or security guidance.; Upgrade or retire affected Banana Dance installations where vendor guidance supports it..

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Jun 27, 2026, 23:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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