How severe is CVE-2005-0649?

CVE-2005-0649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0649?

CVE-2005-0649 affects Pixel-apes Group Safehtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0649?

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

When was CVE-2005-0649 published?

CVE-2005-0649 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0649

CVE-2005-0649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pixel-apes Group Safehtml 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pixel-apes Group Safehtml
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Pixel-Apes SafeHTML before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site scripting (XSS) protection via "hexadecimal HTML entities."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0649?: Pixel-Apes SafeHTML before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site scripting (XSS) protection via "hexadecimal HTML entities."
How severe is CVE-2005-0649?: CVE-2005-0649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0649?: CVE-2005-0649 affects Pixel-apes Group Safehtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0649 published?: CVE-2005-0649 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pixel-apes_group:safehtml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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