How severe is CVE-2005-0842?

CVE-2005-0842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0842?

CVE-2005-0842 affects Kayako Esupport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0842?

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

When was CVE-2005-0842 published?

CVE-2005-0842 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0842

CVE-2005-0842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kayako Esupport 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kayako Esupport
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Kayako eSupport 2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) _i or (2) _c parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0842?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Kayako eSupport 2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) _i or (2) _c parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-0842?: CVE-2005-0842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0842?: CVE-2005-0842 affects Kayako Esupport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0842 published?: CVE-2005-0842 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kayako:esupport:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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