CVE-2005-2542

CVE-2005-2542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invision Power Services Invision Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Invision Power Board (IPB) 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an attachment, which is automatically downloaded and processed as HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2542?
Invision Power Board (IPB) 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an attachment, which is automatically downloaded and processed as HTML.
How severe is CVE-2005-2542?
CVE-2005-2542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2542 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2542?
CVE-2005-2542 primarily affects Invision Power Services Invision Board. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2542?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2542 published?
CVE-2005-2542 was published on 2005-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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