How severe is CVE-2005-1782?

CVE-2005-1782 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1782?

CVE-2005-1782 affects W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1782?

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

When was CVE-2005-1782 published?

CVE-2005-1782 was published on 2005-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1782

CVE-2005-1782 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview
Published: 2005-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in BookReview beta 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the node parameter to (1) add_review.htm, (2) suggest_review.htm, (3) suggest_category.htm, (4) add_booklist.htm, or (5) add_url.htm, the isbn parameter to (6) add_review.htm, (7) add_contents.htm, (8) add_classification.htm, the (9) chapters parameter to the add_contents page in index.php (aka add_contents.htm), (10) the user parameter to contact.htm, or (11) the submit[string] parameter to search.htm. NOTE: it is not clear whether BookReview is available to the public. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1782?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in BookReview beta 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the node parameter to (1) add_review.htm, (2) suggest_review.htm, (3) suggest_category.htm, (4) add_booklist.htm, or (5) add_url.htm, the isbn parameter to (6) add_review.htm, (7) add_contents.htm, (8) add_classification.htm, the (9) chapters parameter to the add_contents page in index.php (aka add_contents.htm), (10) the user parameter to contact.htm, or (11) the submit[string] parameter to search.htm. NOTE: it is not clear whether BookReview is available to the public. If not, then it should not be included in CVE.
How severe is CVE-2005-1782?: CVE-2005-1782 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1782?: CVE-2005-1782 affects W.m.r. Simpson Bookreview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1782?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1782 published?: CVE-2005-1782 was published on 2005-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w.m.r._simpson:bookreview:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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