How severe is CVE-2005-0548?

CVE-2005-0548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0548?

CVE-2005-0548 primarily affects Sun Solaris Answerbook2. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0548?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0548 published?

CVE-2005-0548 was published on 2005-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0548

CVE-2005-0548 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris Answerbook2 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Solaris Answerbook2
Published: 2005-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Solaris AnswerBook2 Documentation 1.4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Search function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0548?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Solaris AnswerBook2 Documentation 1.4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Search function.
How severe is CVE-2005-0548?: CVE-2005-0548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0548?: CVE-2005-0548 primarily affects Sun Solaris Answerbook2. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0548 published?: CVE-2005-0548 was published on 2005-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_answerbook2:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*