How severe is CVE-2005-1901?

CVE-2005-1901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1901?

CVE-2005-1901 primarily affects Sawmill. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1901?

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

When was CVE-2005-1901 published?

CVE-2005-1901 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1901

CVE-2005-1901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sawmill 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sawmill
Published: 2005-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sawmill before 7.1.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the username in the Add User window or (2) the license key in the Licensing page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1901?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sawmill before 7.1.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the username in the Add User window or (2) the license key in the Licensing page.
How severe is CVE-2005-1901?: CVE-2005-1901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1901?: CVE-2005-1901 primarily affects Sawmill. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1901 published?: CVE-2005-1901 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:7.1.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sawmill:sawmill:7.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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