CVE-2005-2338

CVE-2005-2338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.0.12 JP and earlier, XOOPS 2.0.13.1 and earlier, and 2.2.x up to 2.2.3 RC1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) modules that use "XOOPS Code" and (2) newbb in the forum module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2338?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.0.12 JP and earlier, XOOPS 2.0.13.1 and earlier, and 2.2.x up to 2.2.3 RC1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) modules that use "XOOPS Code" and (2) newbb in the forum module.
How severe is CVE-2005-2338?
CVE-2005-2338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2338 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2338?
CVE-2005-2338 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2338?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2338 published?
CVE-2005-2338 was published on 2005-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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