How severe is CVE-2005-0742?

CVE-2005-0742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0742?

CVE-2005-0742 primarily affects Sun Java System Application Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0742?

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

When was CVE-2005-0742 published?

CVE-2005-0742 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0742

CVE-2005-0742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server 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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java System Application Server
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server 7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0742?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server 7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-0742?: CVE-2005-0742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0742?: CVE-2005-0742 primarily affects Sun Java System Application Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0742 published?: CVE-2005-0742 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:*:platform:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:*:standard:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:ur1:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:ur1:standard:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:ur4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:ur5:platform:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:7.0:ur5:standard:*:*:*:*:*

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