CVE-2005-0085

CVE-2005-0085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Htdig with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ht://dig (htdig) before 3.1.6-r7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter, which is not properly sanitized before it is displayed in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0085?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ht://dig (htdig) before 3.1.6-r7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter, which is not properly sanitized before it is displayed in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2005-0085?
CVE-2005-0085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0085 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0085?
CVE-2005-0085 primarily affects Htdig. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0085?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0085 published?
CVE-2005-0085 was published on 2005-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

More vulnerabilities in Htdig

All CVEs affecting Htdig →