How severe is CVE-2005-2517?

CVE-2005-2517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2517?

CVE-2005-2517 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2517?

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

When was CVE-2005-2517 published?

CVE-2005-2517 was published on 2005-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2517

CVE-2005-2517 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2005-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Safari in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 submits forms from an XSL formatted page to the next page that is browsed by the user, which causes form data to be sent to the wrong site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2517?: Safari in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 submits forms from an XSL formatted page to the next page that is browsed by the user, which causes form data to be sent to the wrong site.
How severe is CVE-2005-2517?: CVE-2005-2517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2517?: CVE-2005-2517 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2517 published?: CVE-2005-2517 was published on 2005-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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