CVE-2005-2042

CVE-2005-2042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ajax-spell 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ajax-spell before 1.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via onmouseover or other events in HTML tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2042?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ajax-spell before 1.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via onmouseover or other events in HTML tags.
How severe is CVE-2005-2042?
CVE-2005-2042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2042 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2042?
CVE-2005-2042 primarily affects Ajax-spell. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2042?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2042 published?
CVE-2005-2042 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)