How severe is CVE-2005-1653?

CVE-2005-1653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1653 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-2005-1653?

CVE-2005-1653 affects Woppoware Postmaster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1653?

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

When was CVE-2005-1653 published?

CVE-2005-1653 was published on 2005-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1653

CVE-2005-1653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Woppoware Postmaster 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: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Woppoware Postmaster
Published: 2005-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in message.htm for Woppoware PostMaster 4.2.2 (build 3.2.5) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1653?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in message.htm for Woppoware PostMaster 4.2.2 (build 3.2.5) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1653?: CVE-2005-1653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1653 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-2005-1653?: CVE-2005-1653 affects Woppoware Postmaster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1653 published?: CVE-2005-1653 was published on 2005-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woppoware:postmaster:4.2.2_build3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*