How severe is CVE-2005-2480?

CVE-2005-2480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2480?

CVE-2005-2480 affects Macromedia Coldfusion Fusebox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2480?

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

When was CVE-2005-2480 published?

CVE-2005-2480 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2480

CVE-2005-2480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Coldfusion Fusebox 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Coldfusion Fusebox
Published: 2005-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ColdFusion Fusebox 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fuseaction parameter, which is not quoted in an error page, as demonstrated using index.cfm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2480?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ColdFusion Fusebox 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fuseaction parameter, which is not quoted in an error page, as demonstrated using index.cfm.
How severe is CVE-2005-2480?: CVE-2005-2480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2480?: CVE-2005-2480 affects Macromedia Coldfusion Fusebox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2480 published?: CVE-2005-2480 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:coldfusion_fusebox:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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