CVE-2005-0040

CVE-2005-0040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in DotNetNuke before 3.0.12 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) register a new user page, (2) User-Agent, or (3) Username, which is not properly quoted before sending to the error log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0040?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in DotNetNuke before 3.0.12 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) register a new user page, (2) User-Agent, or (3) Username, which is not properly quoted before sending to the error log.
How severe is CVE-2005-0040?
CVE-2005-0040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0040 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0040?
CVE-2005-0040 affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0040?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0040 published?
CVE-2005-0040 was published on 2005-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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