How severe is CVE-2005-0878?

CVE-2005-0878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0878?

CVE-2005-0878 primarily affects Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0878?

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

When was CVE-2005-0878 published?

CVE-2005-0878 was published on 2005-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0878

CVE-2005-0878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board 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% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board
Published: 2005-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MercuryBoard before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title field of a PM (private message).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0878?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MercuryBoard before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title field of a PM (private message).
How severe is CVE-2005-0878?: CVE-2005-0878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0878?: CVE-2005-0878 primarily affects Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0878 published?: CVE-2005-0878 was published on 2005-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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