How severe is CVE-2005-1231?

CVE-2005-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1231?

CVE-2005-1231 primarily affects Jaws. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1231?

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

When was CVE-2005-1231 published?

CVE-2005-1231 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1231

CVE-2005-1231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jaws 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% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jaws
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NewTerm function in GlossaryModel.php in JAWS 0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) term or (2) description.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1231?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NewTerm function in GlossaryModel.php in JAWS 0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) term or (2) description.
How severe is CVE-2005-1231?: CVE-2005-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1231?: CVE-2005-1231 primarily affects Jaws. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1231 published?: CVE-2005-1231 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:jaws:jaws:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jaws:jaws:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jaws:jaws:0.5_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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