How severe is CVE-2005-1769?

CVE-2005-1769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1769?

CVE-2005-1769 primarily affects Squirrelmail. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1769?

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

When was CVE-2005-1769 published?

CVE-2005-1769 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1769

CVE-2005-1769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrelmail 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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Squirrelmail
Published: 2005-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SquirrelMail 1.4.0 through 1.4.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors in (1) the URL or (2) an e-mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1769?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SquirrelMail 1.4.0 through 1.4.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors in (1) the URL or (2) an e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-2005-1769?: CVE-2005-1769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1769?: CVE-2005-1769 primarily affects Squirrelmail. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1769 published?: CVE-2005-1769 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.4.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squirrelmail:squirrelmail:1.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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