How severe is CVE-2005-2488?

CVE-2005-2488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2488?

CVE-2005-2488 affects Web Content Management Web Content Management News System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2488?

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

When was CVE-2005-2488 published?

CVE-2005-2488 was published on 2005-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2488

CVE-2005-2488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Web Content Management Web Content Management News System 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Web Content Management Web Content Management News System
Published: 2005-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Web Content Management News System allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the strRootpath parameter to validsession.php or (2) the strTable parameter to Admin/News/List.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2488?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Web Content Management News System allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the strRootpath parameter to validsession.php or (2) the strTable parameter to Admin/News/List.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-2488?: CVE-2005-2488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2488?: CVE-2005-2488 affects Web Content Management Web Content Management News System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2488 published?: CVE-2005-2488 was published on 2005-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:web_content_management:web_content_management_news_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*