How severe is CVE-2005-0857?

CVE-2005-0857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0857 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-2005-0857?

CVE-2005-0857 affects Coolforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0857?

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

When was CVE-2005-0857 published?

CVE-2005-0857 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0857

CVE-2005-0857 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Coolforum 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: Coolforum
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in avatar.php for CoolForum 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the img parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0857?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in avatar.php for CoolForum 0.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the img parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-0857?: CVE-2005-0857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0857 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-2005-0857?: CVE-2005-0857 affects Coolforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0857 published?: CVE-2005-0857 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:coolforum:coolforum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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