CVE-2005-2396

CVE-2005-2396 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki 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 MediaWiki 1.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a parameter to the page move template.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2396?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a parameter to the page move template.
How severe is CVE-2005-2396?
CVE-2005-2396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2396 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2396?
CVE-2005-2396 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2396?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2396 published?
CVE-2005-2396 was published on 2005-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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