CVE-2004-2656: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Slashdot Like Automated Storytelling Homepage (Slash) (

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-2656?

slashcode: upgrade to newer than r_2_5_0_41. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-2656 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2656 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-2656 affect?

CVE-2004-2656 affects slashcode. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 sear

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-2656?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2004-2656 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting slashcode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: open source development network

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

open source development network slashcode UPGRADE

Affected: <= r_2_5_0_41 · 2.2.5

Fixed in: newer than r_2_5_0_41

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy slashcode || rpm -q slashcode || slashcode --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than r_2_5_0_41 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slashcode

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade slashcode

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2656?

slashcode: upgrade to newer than r_2_5_0_41. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2656 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2656 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-2656 affect?

CVE-2004-2656 affects slashcode. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 sear

How urgent is CVE-2004-2656?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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