CVE-2005-1778

CVE-2005-1778 is a low-severity vulnerability in Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in readpmsg.php in PostNuke 0.750 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1778?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in readpmsg.php in PostNuke 0.750 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-1778?
CVE-2005-1778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1778 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1778?
CVE-2005-1778 affects Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1778?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1778 published?
CVE-2005-1778 was published on 2005-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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