How severe is CVE-2005-1285?

CVE-2005-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1285 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-2005-1285?

CVE-2005-1285 affects Woltlab Burning Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1285?

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

When was CVE-2005-1285 published?

CVE-2005-1285 was published on 2005-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1285

CVE-2005-1285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Woltlab Burning Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Woltlab Burning Board
Published: 2005-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in thread.php in WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hilight parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1285?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in thread.php in WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hilight parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1285?: CVE-2005-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1285 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-2005-1285?: CVE-2005-1285 affects Woltlab Burning Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1285 published?: CVE-2005-1285 was published on 2005-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woltlab:burning_board:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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