How severe is CVE-2005-1569?

CVE-2005-1569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1569?

CVE-2005-1569 primarily affects Directtopics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1569?

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

When was CVE-2005-1569 published?

CVE-2005-1569 was published on 2005-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1569

CVE-2005-1569 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Directtopics 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% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Directtopics
Published: 2005-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectTopics 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via a javascript: URL in (1) a thread or (2) an IMG tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1569?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectTopics 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via a javascript: URL in (1) a thread or (2) an IMG tag.
How severe is CVE-2005-1569?: CVE-2005-1569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1569?: CVE-2005-1569 primarily affects Directtopics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1569?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1569 published?: CVE-2005-1569 was published on 2005-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111592417803514&w=2

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:directtopics:directtopics:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:directtopics:directtopics:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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